Ice Skating Group Lesson Helper (Part Time)

Mt. Lebanon, PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Reimbursement for clearances

Job summary

A local community recreation department in Allegheny County is seeking an ICE SKATING GROUP LESSON HELPER. This role involves assisting teaching professionals in conducting Learn-to-Skate classes while providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have skating skills and complete a compliance certification within 60 days of hire. This part-time position includes paid sick hours and requires a strong understanding of skating levels and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced skating skills are required.
• Must complete compliance certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching Learn-to-Skate classes.
• Fit skates and prepare students for lessons.
• Supervise class activities and daily operations.

Skills

Understanding of Learn to Skate levels

Planning and organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Skating skills

Learn to Skate USA Compliance Certification

Job description

ICE SKATING GROUP LESSON HELPER

By State law, all positions that work with children require all three CHILD CLEARANCES be obtained prior to the first day of work. You should allow 4-6 weeks to obtain all clearances. If you work for at least one month, we will reimburse for the cost of the clearances ($60.25) that are obtained for you to work for us. Please see https://mtlebanon.org/departments/human-resources/clearances/ for more information.

NATURE OF WORK

Assists staff Teaching Professionals in conducting Learn-to-Skate classes centered around developing a love of skating.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists with teaching skaters in Learn-to-Skate classes via lesson plans provided by the Recreation Department and coach.
• Aid in fitting skates and prepares students before they begin lessons.
• Supervises class activities and daily operations.
• Ensures students are properly dressed and prepared for classes.
• Provides verbal communication and queuing skills.
• Provides friendly customer service and welcomes skaters and parents.
• Attends all necessary program meetings and trainings.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs all other work as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Clear understanding of good basic “Learn to Skate” levels and skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with students in a class and/or one‑on‑one setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of properly fitting skates.
• Interpersonal skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Experienced skating skills.
• Complete Learn to Skate USA Compliance Certification Course within the first 60 days of date of hire.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Hearing, seeing (close up and distance), skating, standing, sitting, climbing, bending, shouting, hand movements, holding, lifting (20+ lbs.), waving arms, running, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, and feeling.
• Concentration on ice surface and rink areas. Appropriate decision‑making pertaining to proper behavior relative to facility and class rules.
• Ability to tolerate cold temperatures.

The above job description reflects the general information deemed necessary to convey the primary functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent to the position.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PAID SICK HOURS: PART‑TIME EMPLOYEES EXPECTED TO WORK MORE THAN 16 WEEKS PER CALENDAR YEAR WILL ACCRUE ONE HOUR OF PAID SICK TIME FOR EVERY 35 HOURS WORKED, UP TO NO MORE THAN 40 HOURS OF PAID SICK TIME IN A CALENDAR YEAR, PER MT. LEBANON POLICY AND ALLEGHENY COUNTY PAID SICK LEAVE ORDINANCE.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A RESUME, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION AND ATTACH IT IN THE RESUME SECTION. RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS CAN ALSO BE RECEIVED AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 710 WASHINGTON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228, ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES.

Mt. Lebanon is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Mt. Lebanon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants with disabilities will be made upon request to the Human Resource Office at [e-mail].