Ice Skating Instructor

City of Brooklyn Park; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement

FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness on-site

Job summary

The City of Brooklyn Park’s Recreation and Parks Department is seeking an Ice Skating Instructor to teach skating skills in our community programs. This seasonal/temporary role works under the CAC Facilities Coordinator, with evening shifts and some weekend hours.

An ideal candidate is at least 16 years old, understands skating principles, and can interact with participants professionally while maintaining safety and order.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Knowledge of skating principles.
• Ability to interact with participants professionally.
• Ability to maintain order and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist CAC Coordinator to run an effective program.
• Start session on time and apply skating principles.
• Maintain order and ensure participants follow the plan.
• Report incidents and assist with required reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Skating principles

Customer service

Youth engagement

Emergency response

Professional communication

Independent work

Diversity & inclusion

Continuous Improvement

Education

16 years of age or older

Job description

Position Summary

The award-winning Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department is looking for highly motivated, team-oriented and enthusiastic individuals who have a desire to make difference in Brooklyn Park by instructing skating. A Ice Skating Instructor is responsible for teaching skating skills in the Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks programs and will work under the general supervision of the Community Activity Center (CAC) Facilities Coordinator.

A Ice Skating Instructor is a member of the Recreation and Parks staff team that works together to develop innovative service delivery methods and programs focused on quality partnerships, service to our community and achieving successful results.

Application Deadline:

This job posting will be open until filled. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with the CAC Coordinator to run an effective and efficient program
• Start session on time
• Interpret and apply skating principles
• Maintain order and assure participants are following program plan
• Report any incidents and assist with completing required reports
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum And Desired Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 16 years of age or older
• Knowledge of and a thorough understanding of skating principles

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to interact with participants in a responsible and professional manner
• Ability to maturely and appropriately respond to any emergency or incident that may arise
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond with tact and courtesy
• Ability to maintain order and security
• Ability to effectively work with youth
• Ability to make rational and appropriate decisions based on established policy and procedure
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervisionAbility to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

• Previous skating instruction experience
• Previous successful experience working with the public and providing customer service
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s)

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 84,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 64 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

Department/Division

Recreation and Parks Department

Anticipated Work Schedule

This is a seasonal/temporary position that will work less than 20 hours per week; work shifts will primarily be evening and may include some weekend hours.

Anticipated Hiring Wage

$22.40 - $26.78 per hour

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at [e-mail].

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval

Health Insurance

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.