Ice Sports Instructor - ICE at The Parks

The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

ICE at The Parks in Arlington, TX seeks a Learn to Skate Instructor to lead youth and adult ice-sports programs, including classes, clinics, camps, and private lessons. You will design training plans, deliver instruction, and foster a positive, competitive environment for skaters and families.

Proven ISI/USFSA familiarity, current coaching license or in progress, and safety certifications are required. This is a part-time, after-school and weekend position with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching sport in youth programs for athletes of various aptitudes.
• Ability to adapt coaching techniques to different skill levels of all age groups.
• Current ISI/USFSA membership or active pursuit of certification.
• Pass background check and SafeSport certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach skaters in group and individual settings, including age-appropriate activities.
• Instruct and coach skaters during group and individual sessions.
• Prepare and lead a variety of age-appropriate activities.
• Monitor, evaluate, and enhance athlete performance as needed.
• Provide constructive feedback with positivity and motivation.
• Maintain safe environment for all athletes.
• Actively recruit new skaters and lesson participants.
• Prepare and sign certificates and course records.

Skills

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team player

Communication

Problem solving

Education

ISI/USFSA coaching certification

Job description

INSTRUCTOR - ICE at The Parks

PAR SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Arlington, TX

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: PART-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

ICE at The Parks is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Arlington, TX. 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.

ICE at The Parks is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, 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:

The Learn to Skate Instructor will lead/assist the facility's youth/adult sports offerings, including, but not limited to: Developmental Classes, After-School/Home School programs, Clinics, Camps, Private/Semi-Private Lessons, Sports Performance Sessions, and Birthday Parties.

The Learn to Skate Instructor is responsible for instructing and developing athletes in various ice sports, such as figure skating, hockey. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes and their families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals and group
• Instruct and coach skaters while they engage in group and individual sports activities
• Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate
• Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing athlete performance and needs
• Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation
• Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence
• Friendly and courteous with athletes, parents, and team members
• Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development
• Ensuring a safe environment for all athletes
• Actively recruit new skaters and lesson participants
• Prepare and sign all certificates and course related record sheets
• Accurately evaluate placements of students for skating instruction
• Implementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion
• Maintain equipment and ensure its proper use
• Stay updated on current trends and best practices on coach training
• All additional duties assigned by management

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Familiarity with ISI and USFSA skating programs
• Coaching licenses (or active pursuit of)
• Professional Instructor's Insurance/Membership current & maintained
• Member in good standing with ISI/USFSA

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching sport in youth programs for athletes of various aptitudes
• Ability to adapt coaching techniques to different skill levels of all age groups
• Model good behavior for skaters as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness
• Neat in appearance and professional in manner
• 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
• Passion for sports and athlete development
• Must pass background & drug test
• Must pass/have safe sport certification
• Wear rink coaching attire at all times while teaching

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
• Must be able to move or lift lightweight equipment
• 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