Ice Skating Instructor

## Description

**Ice Skating Instructor Job Description**

**JOB TITLE**: Ice Skating Instructor

**Job Summary**: The Ice Skating Instructor will be responsible for teaching recreational Ice Skating classes to students of all levels with safety and technique as the primary focus.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

• None

**Essential Duties/Responsibilities**

• Teach all ages of participants in the program from age 3-18 years old
• Check-in students and take attendance for scheduled classes
• Choreograph performance group routines for shows or exhibitions upon request
• Monitor safety of rink equipment, ice conditions, and facility
• Follow class curriculum as provided by supervisor
• Maintain class management and use class time wisely
• Evaluate participants skill acquisition and recommend advancement when necessary to the Figure Skating Supervisor
• Convey information about Ice Skating programs to the public
• Develop positive relationships with participants and patrons
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled
• Work collaboratively with other staff as needed
• Be a positive role model for students
• Responsible for providing motivational support and guidance to participants
• Actively support the agencys risk management protocol that will effectively control and reduce accidents
• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor
• Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs

**Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language)**

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to take initiative and use good judgement in responding to situations that arise
• Ability to take direction and adapt to the work environment
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

**Education and/or Experience**

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Preference will be given to those with previous coaching experience

**Physical Requirements/Work Environment**

• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position including standing, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and lifting
• Exposure to cleaning and disinfecting supplies
• Exposure to noise and cold temperature

**Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations**

• CPR, First Aid and AED within three (3) months of employment
• USA Ice Skating SafeSport Certified within one (1) month of employment