Ice Skating Coordinator

City of New Brighton (MN); New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New Brighton (MN) is seeking an Ice Skating Coordinator to plan and lead beginner youth ice skating lessons at outdoor rinks. This seasonal role runs mainly in January with onboarding in December and a flexible 4-8 hours per week schedule.

You will attend trainings, work with staff, volunteers, and parents, ensure safety, prepare lesson plans, and help promote events. The position requires 18+ with two years of college in recreation or education and a CPR/First Aid certification

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Two years of college education in recreation or education.
• At least one year of experience leading programs for elementary or middle school aged children.
• First Aid/CPR certification within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead beginner youth ice skating lessons at outdoor rinks.
• Attend trainings, workshops, and staff meetings.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, participants, and parents.
• Ensure safety precautions are taken in all activities, and follow proper emergency procedures when needed.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans and information material related to the programs.
• Assist in the implementation and promotion of special events and trips.
• Supervise, assign tasks, and assist in training of staff.
• Welcome, include, and guide volunteer staff.
• Communicate program needs and requests, including those of program participants or their parents to supervisors.
• Communicate with parents regarding program specific concerns and information regarding individual participants.
• Assist in the evaluation of the program and staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Two years of college in recreation or education

First Aid/CPR certification within two months

Job description

The Ice Skating Coordinator is responsible for planning and leading beginner youth ice skating lessons at outdoor rinks. This is a seasonal position mainly during the month of January with onboarding and training in December. Approximately 4-8 hours a week, flexible schedule. Position may be filled before closing date.

• Responsible for attending all trainings, workshops, and staff meetings.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, participants, and parents.
• Ensure safety precautions are taken in all activities, and follow proper emergency procedures when needed.
• Ensure the activity site is safe and appropriate for the activities being taught
• Teach Skills and activities giving careful consideration to the specific needs and skill levels of the participant.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans and information material related to the programs.
• Assist in the implementation and promotion of special events and trips.
• Carry out suggested lesson plans and follow a logical, sequential order of skill instruction.
• Supervise, assign tasks, and assist in training of staff.
• Welcome, include, and guide volunteer staff.
• Communicate program needs and requests, including those of program participants or their parents to supervisors.
• Communicate with parents regarding program specific concerns and information regarding individual participants.
• Assist in the evaluation of the program and staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• At least two years of college education in recreation or education.
• At least one year of experience leading programs for elementary or middle school aged children.
• First Aid/CPR certification within two months of hire.