Hockey Instructor - Ice in Paradise

The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier sports facility in Goleta seeks an ICE SPORTS INSTRUCTOR to teach various ice sports to youth. The role requires leading classes, providing instruction, and fostering a positive environment. Ideal candidates should have a passion for athlete development and strong interpersonal skills. Flexibility to work after-school and weekends is essential. Join a team focused on fun, collaboration, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in youth sports teaching.
• Excellent communication skills are a must.
• Must be a willing team player with flexible scheduling.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, mostly after-school and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead youth sports programs and classes.
• Provide instruction and constructive feedback.
• Create a positive environment for athletes.
• Assist with program delivery, safety checks, and equipment management.
• Recruit participants and assist with program development as needed.

Skills

Coaching licenses

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Motivational skills

Job description

ICE SPORTS INSTRUCTOR - Ice in Paradise

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Goleta, CA

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: PART-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Ice in Paradise is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Goleta, CA. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Ice in Paradise is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ice Sports Instructor will lead the facility's youth (and some adult) sports offerings, including, but not limited to: Leagues, Developmental Classes, After-School/Home School programs, Clinics, Camps, Private/Semi-Private Trainings, Sports Performance Sessions, and Birthday Parties.

The Ice Sports Instructor is responsible for instructing and developing athletes in various ice sports, such as hockey, figure skating, or speed skating. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO

• Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals and group
• Instruct and coach children while they engage in group and individual sports activities
• Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate
• Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing athlete performance and needs
• Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation
• Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence
• Friendly and courteous with athletes, parents, and team members
• Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development
• Ensuring a safe environment for all athletes
• Actively recruit new skaters and lesson participants
• Prepare and sign all certificates and course record sheets
• Accurately evaluate placements of students for skating instruction
• Implementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion
• Maintain equipment and ensure its proper use
• Stay updated on current trends and best practices on coach training
• All additional duties assigned by management

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Coaching licenses (or active pursuit of)
• Familiarity with ISI and USFSA skating programs
• Member in good standing with PSA

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years of appropriate teaching sport in youth programs for athletes of various aptitudes
• Ability to adapt coaching techniques to different skill levels of all age groups
• Model good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness
• Neat in appearance and professional in manner
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent leadership and motivational skills
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekends
• Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified period
• Passion for sports and athlete development

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
• Must be able to move or lift lightweight equipment
• Position requires standing and activity for extended periods of time (indoors or outdoors), squatting, stooping, jogging, or bending into awkward positions while performing job functions