Instructor - Skating

FMC Ice Sports; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

FMC Ice Sports is seeking Lead Instructors in Natick, MA to work under the supervision of program Supervisors. This part-time role centers on teaching and assisting Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programs, with days that typically include afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Applicants should skate proficiently; ISI Freestyle 4 or USFS Freeskate 4+ is preferred for figure skaters and competitive hockey backgrounds are valued. Training and base pay vary by role and instructor level.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting or teaching skating classes preferred.
• Ability to ice skate proficiently; figure skaters should have ISI Freestyle 4 or USFS Freeskate 4+.
• Hockey players should have several years of formal league play.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and manage interactions with patrons.
• Educate the public on safe ice activities and proper skating habits.
• Evaluate placements for skating instruction and document attendance and recommendations.
• Prepare program documents and enforce rink rules and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and complete tasks from the Supervisor.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Skating instruction support

Communication skills

Tools

ISI Freestyle 4

USFS Freeskate 4

Job description

Description Facility Management Corporation, known as “FMC Ice Sports,” was formed in 1992 to deliver high quality ice sport facility management and operations, as well as ice-based programs that benefit our communities and promote interest in both hockey and skating. We have established a record of quality operations and have grown to be the largest operator of public arenas in the United States. FMC operates 25 public ice-skating arenas across the state of Massachusetts in long-term partnership agreements with the Commonwealth and various municipalities as well as educational institutions. FMC is looking for Lead Instructors to work under the general supervision of each program's Supervisor. These positions assist or instruct groups and related lessons for FMC learn to skate and/or learn to play programs. General responsibilities will include interacting with children and adults, demonstrating proper skating techniques, and performing various customer experience related duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Effectively uses customer service skills to control customer interactions.
• Educates the public to the habits and attitudes of safe ice activities.
• Accurately evaluates placements of students for skating instructions.
• Prepares/completes program documents like attendance, recommendations, etc.
• Enforcement of all rules regarding rink policies and operating procedures.
• Executes policies and procedures professionally and accurately.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patrons and staff.
• Responsible for completing all tasks assigned by the Program Supervisor on time.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings.
• Performs any other related or similar duty as assigned.

This is a part-time position. Most FMC programs are held in the afternoon, evenings, and on weekends. Dates and time for programs may vary.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience assisting or teaching skating classes is preferred.
• Applicants must be able to ice skate proficiently. Figure skaters should have achieved and passed ISI Freestyle 4 or USFS Freeskate 4 and up. Hockey players should have participated in multiple years of formal league play.

Compensation: Pay based on experience and industry-related qualifications. Training rate $20-30 per hour based on instructor level. Base pay range upon completion of training $22-32 per hour for instructor-related work. Pay range for non-instructor-related work is $17-18 per hour based on instructor level.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a CORI, SORI and National Criminal History Background check. FMC Ice Sports is an Equal Opportunity Employer.