Ice Skating Group Lesson Helper (Part Time)

mtlebanon; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Lebanon Recreation Department is seeking an Ice Skating Group Lesson Helper to assist staff and teach Learn-to-Skate classes, helping develop a love of skating.

Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, fitting skates, supervising activities, and providing friendly customer service to skaters and parents; completion of Learn to Skate USA Certification within 60 days is required. This is an on-site role requiring good communication, punctuality, and flexibility for

Qualifications

• Experienced skaters; Learn to Skate USA Certification within 60 days.
• Ability to fit skates and prepare students for lessons.
• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in Learn-to-Skate classes using provided lesson plans.
• Aid in fitting skates and preparing students.
• Supervise class activities and daily operations.
• Ensure students are properly dressed and ready for classes.
• Provide friendly customer service to skaters and parents.
• Attend program meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform all other work as assigned.

Skills

Learn to Skate

Planning

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Learn to Skate USA Certification

Job description

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ FOR ALL RECREATION POSITIONS:

By State law, all positions that work directly with minors require three background clearances to be obtained prior to the first day of work. Allow 4-6 weeks to obtain all clearances. If you work for at least one month we will reimburse 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.

ICE SKATING GROUP LESSON HELPER

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.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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].