Ice Arena Skating Instructor - Ice Arena

Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green State University seeks an ice skating instructor to deliver high quality on- and off-ice coaching at the Slater Family Ice Arena. You will follow established curricula across Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and ISI programs, while creating a fun, safe environment for skaters of all ages and skill levels.

The role involves delivering lessons, evaluating progress, and maintaining professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Instruct participants in basic to advanced ice skating, figure skating, and hockey skills.
• Follow lesson plans based on Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI curriculum.
• Maintain industry standard coaching certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct participants in basic to advanced ice skating, figure skating, and hockey skills.
• Follow prescribed lesson plans from Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI.
• Maintain a safe, fun learning environment and communicate progress to parents.
• Complete evaluation documentation for each student and attend instructor meetings.
• Adhere to codes of conduct set by PSA, USFS, USA Hockey and ISI.

Skills

Ice skating instruction

Curriculum adherence

Communication

Safety awareness

Professional conduct

Job description

Provide high quality, on and off ice skating instruction to all ages and skill levels following curriculum through Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and ISI programming at the Slater Family Ice Arena.

Career Readiness Competencies:

• Career & Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking

• Work under the direction of the Slater Family Ice Arena Hockey and Student Programming Coordinator and/or the Assistant Director of Programming.
• Provide a fun and safe learning environment for all participants at all times.
• Instruct participants in basic to advanced ice skating, figure skating, and hockey skills.
• Familiarity and ability to instruct specific curriculum from Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI.
• Follow lesson plans for assigned classes based on Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI curriculum.
• Continuously evaluate skaters within each class.
• Maintain industry standard level of membership, certification, and/or any other industry standard coaching/instruction requirement.
• Adhere to professional codes of conduct set forth by PSA, USFS, USA Hockey and ISI.
• Fill out necessary evaluation documentation for each assigned student.
• Participate in scheduled instructor meetings.
• Maintain open communication with parents to discuss skater progress.
• Ability and knowledge to communicate a basic level of understanding and detail regarding local skating and hockey organizations to educate skating families.

• Have proficient knowledge of basic levels and disciplines within Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI.
• Additional knowledge of advanced skill levels within Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI preferred.
• Significant figure skating or ice hockey background.
• Prior skating instruction experience preferred but not required.
• Must obtain required industry standard membership, certification, and/or any other industry standard coaching/instruction requirement.
• Be prepared and dressed appropriately for classes 15 minutes prior to the first class.

• Must submit resume with skating experience