On-Ice Instructor

Canlan Sports; West Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Canlan Sports in Illinois is seeking an On-Ice Instructor to deliver hockey-specific programs and assist in lesson plan preparation within our Canlan facilities. This role emphasizes customer experience and safe, engaging instruction for players of all ages.

You must be available for evenings and weekends, have at least two years of hockey or skating instruction, and enjoy working with children. Equal opportunity employer; we may use AI-based screening tools in early stages.

Qualifications

• Two years of hockey or skating instruction experience.
• Past coaching/teaching experience preferred.
• High-level hockey playing experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hockey programs as per the standardized Canlan portfolio brands.
• Assist in preparing lesson plans for programs.
• Provide exceptional customer experiences during instruction.

Skills

Flexible hours

Skating fundamentals

Hockey fundamentals

Team player

Child-friendly

People skills

Organizational skills

Strong work ethic

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Canlan Sports exists to create experiences where people find their people through the power of play, because we believe everyone deserves a team. As North America's largest private sector owner and operator off recreational sports complexes, Canlan Sports brings that belief to life across 15 multi-sport complexes and more than 70 playing surfaces spanning Canada and the United States. From ice and court to turf and digital, we offer a wide array of recreational sports experiences designed to build community, foster connection, and change lives for the better.

As an On-Ice Instructor you will consistently provide exceptional customer experiences through the execution / delivery of hockey specific programs (as set out in the standardized portfolio brands) within the Canlan environment. Instructors will also assist in the preparation of lesson plans for programs.

Rate of Pay: $17.00 - $18.75/ hour

QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours (evenings & weekends).
• Strong understanding of Skating and Hockey fundamentals
• Team oriented.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Great People and Relationship Skills.
• Excellent Organizational Skills.
• Strong Work Ethic.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum two years of Hockey or Skating instructing experience.
• Past Coaching/Teaching Experience preferred.
• High-level hockey playing experience would be an asset.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial, and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices. As part of our recruitment and hiring practices, we may use AI-based tools to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applications. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.