Hockey Instructor (part-time)

Rmparks; Rolling Meadows (IL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Rolling Meadows Park District is seeking a part-time Hockey Instructor to lead and supervise youth hockey classes, clinics and camps, ensuring safety and clear communication with parents. You will manage on-ice activities, assist in planning and be responsible for the progress of your class.

The role requires comfort leading groups of children aged 3–12, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and positive engagement in a busy arena environment.

Formación

• Minimum age 15; experience with children; comfortable leading groups for ages 3–12.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a group of 5–15 children in class, clinic or camp activities including on-ice time.
• Participate in all planned daily activities and maintain communication with parents.
• Cooperate with coworkers and administrative staff and follow camp schedules.

Conocimientos

Group leadership

Child interaction

On-ice skating

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Salary Range

$15.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Position Type

Part-Time

Description

Hockey Instructor

Department: Ice Arenas
Supervisor: Supervisor Youth Hockey Operations
FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Updated: 6/2021

SUMMARY:
The Hockey Instructor is a part-time position working directly under the supervision of the Supervisor-Youth Hockey Operations. The Hockey Instructor assists in hockey classes, clinics and camps and is responsible for a variety of duties including maintaining good communication with parents, supervision, and leadership of their class/camp and weekly preparations. This is an at-will position.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 15 years of age, must have experience working with children, and must feel comfortable leading group activities with children ages 3 - 12 (depending on which class/camp employed for).

ESSENTAIL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the leadership of a group of 5-15 children, in all class, clinic and/or camp activities and events including on-ice time.
• Required to participate in all planned activities on a daily basis.
• Cooperate with co-workers and administrative staff.
• Participate in a written evaluation of his or her work during the middle and end of the camp season.
• Complete all necessary forms as needed.
• Insure the safety of participants at all times and follow up on all accident/incident reports. Turn in all reports to supervisor.
• Maintain good communication with parents of participants and keep them informed of activities and childs progress.
• Adhere to general rules and policies of the Rolling Meadows Park District.
• Assist supervisor in all aspects of camp planning.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain cleanliness of rink/ice/locker room site.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• It is the responsibility of all Park District employees to pick up litter throughout the building, grounds, and facilities of the District.
• Staff is expected to help with the successful implementation of programs, parks, and services across program areas and between departments.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:

• All employees are responsible for implementing the policies and procedures that pertain to safety and health.

PSYCHOLOGICAL & COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS:

• May feel pressure from maintaining discipline and maintaining rules and regulations.
• Must be able to develop ways to diffuse conflicts between children enrolled in program.
• Able to work with other people under potentially stressful situations.
• Should exhibit good problem-solving skills and good judgment in keeping with the Park District mission.

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Agility and ability to skate well a must.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Upon sight recognition must be able to identify all participants in your class.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Will be required to work in arena. May be exposed to low temperatures and high humidity.