Recreation Instructor I - Ice Skating

Town of Mammoth Lakes, CA; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Mammoth Lakes is seeking a part-time Ice Skating Instructor for LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes in the new Community Recreation Center. Responsibilities include teaching private and group skating lessons for youth and adults, and working about 15 hours per week during the season.

Applicants should have strong skating skills, prior instruction experience, and possess or be able to obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED certificates. Supervision from Recreation staff is provided.

Qualifications

• First Aid, CPR, and AED certificates required or ability to obtain before starting work.
• One year of experience as an Ice Skating or Ice Hockey Recreation Instructor is desirable.
• No minimum education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain close surveillance of persons on and around the ice for emergencies and safety hazards; enforce rules.
• Instruct a variety of ice skating classes, lessons, and programs.
• Maintain daily checklists and maintenance records.
• Register pupils for ice skating lessons and programs.
• Accept payment of fees; issue receipts; maintain records and files.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Ice skating instruction

Communication

Emergency response

Education

No minimum education requirements

First Aid

CPR

AED Certificates

Tools

Cash handling

Job description

Do you have a passion for recreation? Want to be part of a thriving recreation community in Mammoth Lakes? Come and be part of a fun, dedicated team with Parks & Recreation!

We are looking for part-time Ice Skating Instructors to join us on LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes in our new Community Recreation Center (CRC) facility! This position is ideal for anyone with strong ice skating skills and experience instructing students of all ages.As an Ice Skating Instructor for the Town of Mammoth Lakes, you will provide instruction for private and group ice skating lessons, for youth and adults, and will work approximately 15 hours per week during the LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes season.

Previous experience and/or certification required.

Receives general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor(s) and indirect supervision from the Recreation Manager.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain close surveillance of persons on and around the ice for potential emergencies and safety hazards; enforce rules and regulations.
• Instruct a variety of ice skating classes, lessons, and programs.
• Maintain a variety of daily checklists and maintenance records.
• Register pupils for ice skating lessons and programs.
• Accept payment of fees; prepare and issue receipts; maintain records and files.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• React with good judgment in an emergency situation.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Work an irregular schedule, including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform general clerical work, including maintenance of appropriate records and compiling information for reports.

Knowledge of:

• Safety techniques.
• Ice rink facilities and the equipment related to hockey programs.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
• General cash handling procedures.

Experience & Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

No minimum education requirements.

Experience:

One year of experience as a Ice Skating or Ice Hockey Recreation Instructor is desirable. Some experience with cash handling is desirable.

Licenses:

Possession of or ability to obtain prior to beginning work:

• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certificates.
• Any other certificates which may be legally required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The Town may revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.