Skateboard Instructor

SKATEYOGI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

On-the-job training

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

SKATEYOGI in Brooklyn, NY seeks a dedicated Skateboard Instructor to provide a fun, safe skateboarding experience for ages 3-15. In this role you’ll engage students, help them build confidence, and join daily activities and camps.

You will greet families, keep spaces tidy, and work 12-28 hours per week, including weekends. Training is provided and prior skate experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with skateboarding.
• Willingness to learn and have fun.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Availability for weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work with a group of students (age range 3-15) and provide a fun, safe and exciting skateboarding experience.
• Engage in skateboarding activities with students, motivating and encouraging individuals as needed.
• Keep the indoor space tidy and neat at all times.
• Cooperate with fellow staff members and greet families and students upon arrival.
• Participate in all class and camp activities and lead activities when asked to.
• Help out where needed and lead activities when asked to.

Skills

Skateboarding

Teaching

Communication

Punctuality

Teamwork

Job description

Work Location

SKATEYOGI has 2 studio locations in Brooklyn, NY: Williamsburg - 58 N 9 Street (Near the L Bedford Ave stop) and Prospect Lefferts Gardens - 140 Empire Blvd (Near the B/Q Prospect Park & 2/5 Sterling St stops).

SKATEYOGI's Purpose

SKATEYOGI offers skateboarding in a fun, creative environment to all ages. Our wide student body includes students ranging from elementary school students to teenagers to grown-ups (grandparents included). SKATEYOGI's supportive environment provides a place where students can learn to skate for themselves as a way of self expression and personal development.

SKATEYOGI's Core Values

• High Fives! – We start and end our class with high fives to show each other's respect and celebrate the moment we got to share.
• Check your ego at the door. – We offer an ego-free zone for all students regardless of their levels.
• Keep Pushing! – Skateboarding is a great lesson in resilience and perseverance.
• Have fun! Be creative! – We encourage our students to think up something fun and defy convention.
• Namaskate! – Namaste is a phrase/gesture of pure compassion and recognition: that we bow to the true self inside each one of us. SKATEYOGI encourages skateboarders to be respectful and thankful to each other and the surrounding community.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Interested in a work experience in an education/enrichment program.
• On a mission to share their passion for skateboarding with others through our programs, help our students gain self-confidence, and inspire fellow staff members and students to keep pushing.
• A life‑long learner. Learning never stops :)

About this position

• As a skateboard Instructor, you will be an active participant in all program activities and will assist with a variety of daily tasks, all with the goal of creating a memorable and meaningful skateboarding experience for our students.
• Our instructors interact with our students throughout the entire day, helping them make friends, try new tricks, and generally caring for their well-being. Their role is to participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every student.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a group of students (age range 3-15) and provide a fun, safe and exciting skateboarding experience
• Engage in skateboarding activities with students, motivating and encouraging individuals as needed
• Keep the indoor space tidy and neat at all times
• Cooperate with fellow staff members
• Greet families and students upon arrival and check them in
• Participate in all class and camp activities
• Help out where needed and lead activities when asked to

Requirements:

• Please write a few sentences in the message section of Indeed application telling us why you would like to work with SKATEYOGI and what you can bring to the team.
• Please note that applications without a message will not be considered.
• Availability Note: This job requires weekend shifts. Please indicate any planned vacations, trips, or periods of limited availability between September-June in your application or cover letter.
• A paid training session
• Knowledge and experience with skateboarding
• Passionate about helping others and making the world a better place
• Willingness to learn and have fun
• Excellent communication skills
• Punctual and dependable
• Available to work approximately 12-28 hours/week during the school year.
• Weekday shifts are usually from 3-6:30pm. Weekend shifts are 9am-3pm, with some longer days when we host birthday parties. On school holidays we host day camps - Typical camp day is from 8:15am-3:45pm.
• Experience teaching and working with children is a plus, but not necessary
• Can lift objects weighing 15-35 pounds on a regular basis (Ramps, boxes, cart etc)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location:

In person