Arenas Lead Skating Instructor

Lakeville Liquor; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Skating Instructor to coordinate Learn to Skate classes. This exciting role involves managing various skating levels, ensuring participant safety, and fostering communication among instructors and parents. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of figure skating and have a passion for teaching. With a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the skating community. If you are self-motivated and enjoy working with skaters of all ages, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of coaching experience preferred in Learn to Skate.
• Knowledge of USFS, ISI, and Learn to Skate USA curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Learn to Skate classes effectively.
• Monitor participant well-being and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Figure Skating Knowledge

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Prioritization Skills

Education

Experience as a Learn to Skate Instructor

Membership in PSA, USFSA, LTS USA or ISA

Job description

Lakeville Arenas is accepting applications for a Lead Skating Instructor. This position will coordinate and manage the Learn to Skate classes on the ice, serve as point of contact for other instructors when Director and Assistant Director are not available.

Work Schedule: Evenings and Weekends, up to 10 hours per week.


Ensure a successful skating program which results in engaged skaters and program growth. This would include providing instruction in a variety of skate lesson levels and ages.

• Monitoring the well-being of all participants throughout skate lessons.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all skaters.
• Establish open and active communication with skating director, coaches, skating participants, parents and arenas staff.
• Ensure program instruction is taught in accordance to the Learn to Skate USA progression program

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS
Reports to the Arena Program Director – Learn to Skate and works directly with the Arena Program Assistant Director – Learn to Skate and other Learn to Skate Instructors and Lead Instructors.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Have experience in and knowledge of figure skating and learn to skate programming.
• Be present at more than 75% of scheduled Learn to Skate ice sessions.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, thus enabling him/her to work with customers, other coaches, skaters, and parents.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work.
• Ability to work a variety of hours which may include holidays, evenings and weekends.

• Five (5) years Learn to Skate instructor coaching experience preferred.
• Must have passed the skating level that you are assigned to instruct.
• Knowledge of all levels and facets of the United States Figure Skating (USFS), Ice Skating Institute (ISI), and Learn to Skate USA curriculum .
• PSA, USFSA, LTS USA and/or ISA membership preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate all skills in the level that you would be assigned to teach.
• Detail oriented. Self-motivated. Work independently. Reliable.
• Able to work weekend hours.

Lakeville Arenas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.