Ice Sports Coach - The Skating Edge Ice Arena

The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Skating Edge Ice Arena in Harbor City, CA is seeking an ICE SPORTS COACH to lead youth programs and some adult activities. You will design and run on-ice and off-ice sessions, delivering instruction in hockey, figure skating, or speed skating and creating a positive, competitive practice environment.

Responsibilities include developing tailored training plans, providing feedback, and maintaining safety and discipline. Part-time, non-exempt, with a schedule mainly after school and on weekends.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience in youth programs is required.
• Strong on-ice teaching ability and safety awareness.
• Must have CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Flexible schedule including after-school and weekends.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Coaching licenses preferred or actively pursued.

Responsibilities

• Teach skills, tactics, and techniques to groups and individuals.
• Develop training programs tailored to athlete goals.
• Conduct on-ice and off-ice sessions focusing on technique and conditioning.
• Provide constructive feedback and motivate athletes.
• Promote discipline, sportsmanship and team culture.
• Ensure a safe, engaging arena environment for all participants.

Skills

Coaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

On-ice coaching

CPR/First Aid

Job description

ICE SPORTS COACH - The Skating Edge Ice Arena

SEIA SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Harbor City, CA

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: SPORTS DIRECTOR

STATUS: PART-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Skating Edge Ice Arena is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Harbor City, CA. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

The Skating Edge Ice Arena is a managed facility by SEIA SFM, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sports Coach will lead the facility's youth (and some adult) sports offerings, including, but not limited to: Leagues, Developmental Classes (ages 3-8), After-School/Home School programs, Clinics, Camps, Private/Semi-Private Trainings, Sports Performance Sessions, and Birthday Parties.

The Sports Coach at The Skating Edge Ice Arena is responsible for coaching and developing athletes in various ice sports, such as hockey, figure skating, or speed skating. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals and group
• Develop and implement training programs tailored to the skill levels and goals of athletes
• Conduct on-ice and off-ice training sessions, focusing on technical skills, tactics, and physical conditioning
• Teach fundamental and advanced techniques in the specific ice sport
• Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing athlete performance and need
• Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation
• Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence
• Promote discipline, respect, and sportsmanship in all team activities
• Friendly and courteous with athletes, parents, and team members
• Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development
• Ensuring a safe environment for all athletes
• Stay updated with the latest coaching techniques, sports science, and industry best practices
• All additional duties assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coaching licenses (or active pursuit of) preferred
• Proven experience as a coach or in a related role, with a strong background in the specific ice sport (hockey, figure skating, speed skating, etc.)
• Ability to demonstrate and participate in on-ice activities
• At least 2 years of appropriate coaching/teaching sport in youth programs for athletes of various aptitudes
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent leadership and motivational skills
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekends
• Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified period
• Neat in appearance and professional in manner
• Strong knowledge of sports coach rules, techniques, and strategies
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Passion for sports and athlete development

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
• Must be able to move or lift lightweight equipment
• Work is performed in an ice arena environment, which includes cold temperatures and varying noise levels
• Position requires standing and activity for extended periods of time (indoors or outdoors), squatting, stooping, jogging, or bending into awkward positions while performing job functions