Figure Skating Coach — Flexible Hours & Growth

ComEd Rec Center; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave Accrual

Sick Time Accrual

401(k) once eligibility is met

Job summary

Legends Global seeks a Figure Skating Instructor at Morgan Park Sports Center to train youth and adults in skating skills, safety, and progression toward testing milestones. Reporting to the Figure Skating Coordinator, you will record attendance, update student levels, assist with events, and communicate progress to families while upholding professional standards and respectful conduct.

Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and Sundays are required; SafeSport compliance and USFS Freeskate 6

Qualifications

• 3+ years coaching experience preferred.
• 5+ years competitive skating experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program.
• Knowledge of generally accepted coaching techniques.
• Skill in organizing large groups of skaters (youth or mixed ages).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors and management.
• Must like working with children.
• Reliable and responsible, with maturity and sound judgment.
• Energy, assertiveness, innovation, creativity, and willingness to try new approaches and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Arrive prepared and on time for all classes and sessions.
• Record daily attendance for each class.
• Instruct students in all elements appropriate to their class level, ensuring each student receives sufficient practice to feel prepared for evaluation.
• Evaluate students on testing days and complete all required program forms.
• Input evaluated student levels into the computer registration system.
• Encourage and reinforce appropriate behavior among students.
• Model professional behavior by: Respecting facilities, patrons, and staff.
• Refraining from negative speech about patrons, instructors, or volunteers.
• Using professional and appropriate language in all coaching and patron interactions.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and professional appearance.
• Attend at least one continuing education seminar per year in any skating discipline.
• Attend all Figure Skating staff meetings as scheduled by the Skating Coordinator.
• Assist the Skating Coordinator with delegated duties.
• Notify the Skating Coordinator and management promptly regarding absences, and arrange for suitable substitutes when necessary.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Youth development

Group management

USFS Basic Skills

Working with children

Professional conduct

Communication with parents

Integrity and reliability

Education

USFS Freeskate 6 or equivalent

SafeSport compliance within 3 months

Job description

Legends Global seeks a Figure Skating Instructor at Morgan Park Sports Center to train youth and adults in skating skills, safety, and progression toward testing milestones. Reporting to the Figure Skating Coordinator, you will record attendance, update student levels, assist with events, and communicate progress to families while upholding professional standards and respectful conduct.

Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and Sundays are required; SafeSport compliance and USFS Freeskate 6