Ice Skating Instructor – Learn to Skate & Hockey Basics

Rockford Park District; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Rockford Park District seeks a Learn to Skate Instructor to teach fundamentals of ice skating and hockey. The role is seasonal with work locations varying across facilities throughout Rockford, IL, reporting to the Hockey Coordinator.

You will instruct participants, offer feedback, track progress, and assist with events, registration, and HRIS clock-ins. The position emphasizes safety, kid- and adult-friendly instruction, and collaboration with the skating program team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 14 years of age (with worker’s permit).
• Must be comfortable on and around the ice when in skates.
• Must be able to commit 10-20 hours per week (varies based on season). Schedule will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must enjoy working with children and adults.
• Must have good communication skills in order to interact with participants and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations.

Responsibilities

• Instructs participants on the fundamentals of ice skating and hockey in a safe, friendly and professional manner.
• Based on experience, instructors may teach any one in any one of the following tracts: Beginning level skating; Beginning level hockey; Recreational skating; Intermediate level hockey; Figure skating lessons; Adult skate lessons.
• Communicates with participants at all times, providing regular feedback on participant performance.
• Tracks progress and completes participant report cards.
• Maintains open communication lines with Skating and Hockey Programmer & Director regarding participant progress.
• Assist with any special events taking place within the Ice Facilities (i.e. public skate lessons, set-up/tear down based on event needs).
• Assists as needed at registration table prior to the beginning of each lesson.
• Utilize the Rockford Park District's HRIS system for all HR and payroll-related requirements and to accurately clock in and out for all shifts.
• Follows all facility and operational safety precautions.
• Attends all regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

On-ice instruction

Patient demeanor

Child-friendly

Job description

Rockford Park District seeks a Learn to Skate Instructor to teach fundamentals of ice skating and hockey. The role is seasonal with work locations varying across facilities throughout Rockford, IL, reporting to the Hockey Coordinator.

You will instruct participants, offer feedback, track progress, and assist with events, registration, and HRIS clock-ins. The position emphasizes safety, kid- and adult-friendly instruction, and collaboration with the skating program team.