Learn to Skate Instructor- Hockey

Rockford Park District; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Rockford Park District seeks a Learn to Skate Instructor to teach fundamentals of ice skating and hockey. The role is seasonal with work locations varying across facilities throughout Rockford, IL, reporting to the Hockey Coordinator.

You will instruct participants, offer feedback, track progress, and assist with events, registration, and HRIS clock-ins. The position emphasizes safety, kid- and adult-friendly instruction, and collaboration with the skating program team.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

On-ice instruction

Patient demeanor

Child-friendly

Job description

Brief Description

Title Learn to Skate Instructor

Department Ice Facilities

Status Seasonal

Work Location Various

Reports To Hockey Coordinator

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

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

Vision & Planning SystemThe 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 SystemEvery 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 SystemLeadership 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 StatementThe 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

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

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT

DefinitionTo work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.ConnectednessDepartments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• 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

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