Assistant Group Ice Skating Instructor - Student Master 1 Undergrad

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is seeking an Assistant Group Ice Skating Instructor for the Learnto Skate program. The role involves delivering structured lessons, creating an engaging environment, and guiding participants through progressive skill milestones.

The position requires extensive skating experience, USFS certification at Juvenile Freestyle or higher, and the ability to work with small groups 2–3 times weekly. Ohio fingerprint background check is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years competitive ice skating experience.
• Understanding of ice skating fundamentals and techniques.
• Extensive training and proof of level certification by USFS. Must be certified at Juvenile Freestyle or above.
• Work is mostly done without direct supervision.
• Provide support for divisional/departmental services.
• Must complete an Ohio fingerprinted background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer instruction to participants in the Learnto Skate program.
• Provide a learning environment that is engaging and encouraging.
• Participants are expected to advance through the progression of lessons by fully grasping and demonstrating the elements of each course.
• Work performed is highly complex, requiring a deep understanding of ice skating fundamentals and techniques.
• Classes meet 2-3 times a week for approximately 1 hour or 1.5 hours each day.
• Class sizes range from 6-12 per instructor.
• Requires extensive training and proof of level certification by the national governing skating body, USFS.
• Provide supervisory functions including scheduling, determining training needs, preparing training materials, and conducting training sessions.
• Demonstrate evidence of advanced technical and customer support leadership, skills in mentoring, training, expert course management.

Skills

Competitive ice skating

USFS certification

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Group Ice Skating Instructor - Student Master 1Undergrad

Department

Goggin Student Figure Skating JM

Worker Type

Student (Fixed Term)

Pay Information

For hourly student pay rates, please visit the Student Job Classification page on the Office of HumanResources website. For salaried student positions, contact the department for pay information.

Duration of Appointment

Academic Year

Maximum Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Job Description Summary

To instruct basic skating techniques to various levels of our Learnto Skate program and help foster an appreciation for skating to the program participants. This position is an integral part to the success of our Learn to Skate program.

Essential Duties

• Prepare and administer instruction to participants in the Learnto Skate program.
• Provide a learning environment that is engaging and encouraging.
• Participants are expected to advance through the progression of lessons by fully grasping and demonstrating the elements of each course.
• Work performed is highly complex, requiring a deep understanding of ice skating fundamentals and techniques.
• Classes meet 2-3 times a week for approximately 1 hour or 1.5 hours each day.
• Class sizes range from 6-12 per instructor.
• Requires extensive training and proof of level certification by the national governing skating body, USFS.
• Provide supervisory functions including, but not limited to, scheduling, determining training needs, preparing training materials, and conducting training sessions.
• Demonstrate evidence of advanced technical and customer support leadership, skills in mentoring, training, expert course management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5+ years competitive ice skating experience.
• Understanding of ice skating fundamentals and techniques.
• Extensive training and proof of level certification by the national governing skating body (USFS). Must be certified at Juvenile Freestyle or above.
• Work is mostly done without direct supervision.
• Provide support for divisional/departmental services.
• Must complete an Ohio fingerprinted background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior Moves in Field, Novice Freestyle Test or higher
• Experience instructing Learn to Skate classes

Required Application Documents

Resume

Reasonable Accommodations

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