Learn to Skate Instructor - Figure Skating

Rockford Park District; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Rockford Park District invites applicants for a Learn to Skate Instructor position at the Ice Facilities. This seasonal role instructs participants in fundamentals of ice skating and hockey in a safe, friendly and professional manner.

Instructors may cover various tracks including beginner skating, beginner hockey, recreational skating, intermediate hockey, figure skating, and adult skate lessons. Schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays, with payroll and HRIS responsibilities to track

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 commit 10–20 hours per week; evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must enjoy working with children and adults.
• Must have good communication skills to interact with participants and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve in various situations.

Responsibilities

• Instructs participants on the fundamentals of ice skating and hockey in a safe, friendly and professional manner.
• May teach any of: Beginning skating, Beginning hockey, Recreational skating, Intermediate hockey, Figure skating, Adult skate lessons.
• Communicates with participants at all times, providing regular feedback on performance.
• Tracks progress and completes participant report cards.
• Maintains open communication with Skating & Hockey Programmer & Director regarding participant progress.
• Assist with special events at the Ice Facilities; help at registration.

Skills

Communication

Ice safety

Customer service

Education

Ice experience preferred

Job description

Brief Description

Title Learn to Skate Instructor Department Ice Facilities Status Seasonal Work Location Various Reports To Skating Director Wage $15/hour Position Description Instructs participants on the fundamentals of ice skating and hockey in a safe, friendly and professional manner.

Rockford Park District Vision, Mission and Leadership by Values

Agency Vision: To be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.

Agency Mission: The Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.

Vision & Planning System: The District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.

Policy Management & Operations System: Every team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team’s operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team’s operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.

Leadership by Values System: Leadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement: The Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

Relationships to Results Culture

Definition: Sustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

One Team, One Goal Commitment

Definition: To work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District. Connectedness: Departments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Requirements

Education/Experience: Some experience on Ice preferred.

Critical Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light To Medium Work

• Exerting in excess of 30 pounds of force occasionally.
• Exerting in excess of 15 pounds of force frequently.
• Exerting in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to perform moderately physically intensive tasks, potentially including any combination of the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Work Environment

• The majority of time spent in this position will be standing.
• This is a physically active position that involves stamina on the ice.
• This position primarily indoors on the ice rink, environment is always cool.

Summary

Instructs participants on the fundamentals of ice skating and hockey in a safe, friendly and professional manner.