Skate Instructor

City of Plymouth; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Plymouth Ice Center is hiring an ice skating instructor to lead lessons and support a growing skating program. You will teach across levels, follow the ISI progression, and create a safe, engaging environment for skaters of all ages.

Weekend availability is required. Prior skating or teaching experience is preferred, and candidates should be organized, motivated, and able to communicate effectively with participants, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have passed the skating level assigned to instruct.
• Must be able to demonstrate all skills for the level to teach.
• Must be available to work weekend hours.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must communicate effectively with participants.
• Must understand or learn effective teaching techniques and progression.
• Prior skating or teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coach skating sessions per ISI progression.
• Support a growing skating program and participant engagement.
• Provide instruction to skaters of various ages and skill levels.
• Keep lessons organized, engaging and focused on technique.
• Monitor well-being and progress of participants during lessons.
• Maintain a safe, positive environment for skaters.
• Participate in strategic planning and program meetings.
• Communicate openly with the Skating Director, coaches, participants, parents and staff.

Skills

Instructing skating

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Weekend availability

Self-motivation

Job description

At the City of Plymouth, we all work together to add quality to life. This mission and our guiding values - CIVIC: customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection - shape our work as we advance the City Council’s strategic priority to be a city of choice. We are seeking candidates who are eager to adopt and champion our mission and values.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $25.60 - $51.21 Hourly

Job Description

Primary Objective of Position Responsible for instructing and/or coaching ice skating at the Plymouth Ice Center.

Major Areas or Responsibility

• Ensure skating instruction is provided in accordance with the ISI progression program.
• Support a successful skating program that engages participants and contributes to program growth.
• Provide instruction to skaters of various ages and skill levels.
• Ensure lessons are organized, engaging and focused on proper skating techniques.
• Monitor the well-being and progress of all participants throughout lessons.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and positive environment for all skaters.
• Participate in strategic planning and program meetings.
• Maintain open and effective communication with the Skating Director, coaches, participants, parents and arena staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have successfully passed the skating level assigned to instruct.
• Must be able to demonstrate all skills required for the level assigned to teach.
• Must be available to work weekend hours.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must demonstrate positive and effective communication skills with participants.
• Must understand, or be able to learn, effective teaching techniques and proper skill progression.
• Prior skating or teaching experience is preferred.

The City of Plymouth, Minnesota is a thriving community of more than 80,000 residents located just twelve miles northwest of Minneapolis. Our team of highly professional employees is dedicated to serving a vibrant, growing and diverse community to achieve our mission of working together to add quality to life. This work is guided by our CIVIC Values: Customer Focus (providing responsive and excellent service), Integrity (doing the right thing to maintain public trust), Visionary (anticipating needs of customers by being bold, strategic and creative), Inclusion (fostering a culture that values individuals for their unique qualities and contributions) and Connections (cultivating authentic relationships and meaningful engagement experiences).