Instructor - Skating

FMC Ice Sports; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused ice sports organization is seeking Lead Instructors in Worcester, Massachusetts, to assist and instruct in skating programs. The role involves customer interaction, demonstrating skating techniques, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in skating instruction and excellent customer service skills. Compensation ranges from $20 to $32 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a part-time role with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting or teaching skating classes preferred.
• Proficient ice skating skills required; figure skaters and hockey players must meet certain criteria.

Responsibilities

• Interact with children and adults in skating programs.
• Demonstrate proper skating techniques.
• Evaluate student placements for skating instructions.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ice skating proficiency

Job 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.

Requirements

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.