Skating Academy Instructor Level I

City-of-Elk-River; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Elk River is seeking a Skating Academy Instructor Level I to support the Learn to Skate program at the Community Event Center in Elk River, MN. This part-time, on-site role starts at $14.00 per hour with a 2026 range of $14.00–$17.00 hourly.

You will assist in teaching, track attendance, and help manage class activities on the ice, ensuring a safe, fun learning environment for participants of all ages.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic ice-skating skills.
• Ability to teach USFS Snowplow Sam through Basic 5.
• Ability to be on skates and on ice for a minimum of 3 hours.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the instruction of the Learn to Skate program.
• Teaches Learn to Skate classes as required.
• Tracks students' attendance and progress.
• Assists in controlling the students both on and off the ice.
• Maintains punctuality in arriving and departing at schedule times.
• Follows safety procedures and participates in safety training.

Skills

Basic skating skills

USFS Snowplow Sam - Basic 5

Ice time 3 hours

Job description

Job Category: Business Services - FT Center

Requisition Number: SKATI001440

• Posted : August 24, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $14 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Community Event Center
1000 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330, USA

Under the direction of the Assistant Manager and the Skating Director, the Skating Academy Instructor Level I instructs participants in “Learn to Skate” programs.

The expected starting pay is $14.00 per hour. (The 2026 salary range for this position is $14.00 to $17.00 per hour).

Seasonal and part‑time employees performing work for at least 80 hours in a year for the City are eligible for Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST). ESST is paid at the same hourly rate that an employee is paid from employment with the City. ESST will accrue at a rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours of ESST per year. ESST begins to accrue at the commencement of employment. Employees may begin using ESST once they have worked 80 hours.

The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you need accommodation with the application process, call 763.635.1000 and ask for HR.

Skating Academy Instructor Level I
Immediate Supervisor: Skating Director
FLSA Status: Non‑exempt
Pay Rate: Level One $14.00 to $17.00
Position Summary: Instruct participants in Learn to Skate program.

Department:Parks & Recreation/Arena

Pay Grade:Per City Compensation Plan

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Last Updated: (date)10/2013

Positions Supervised:N/A

Under the direction of the Arena Manager and the Skating Director, the Skating Academy Instructor Level I instructs participants in “Learn to Skate” programs.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the instruction of the Learn to Skate program.
• Teaches the Learn to Skate classes as required.
• Tracks students attendance and progress.
• Assists in controlling the students both on and off the ice.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with the public.
• Maintains punctuality in arriving and departing at schedule times.
• Assists in annual ice show as assigned.
• Following class criteria, instructs students according to their appropriate ability level.
• Performs other essential job duties.
• Regular and timely work attendance.
• Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training.
• Provides a safe and fun learning environment.
• Follows the policies and procedures of the ice arena.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic ice‑skating skills.
• Ability to teach USFS Snowplow Sam through Basic 5.
• Ability to be in skates and on the ice for a minimum of 3 hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience teaching in a group setting.
• Past participation in group lessons in an established school, club or apprenticeship program.

This Position Description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River’s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.

Physical Requirement

Importance

Frequency

Standing or Walking

Daily

Operating a Vehicle

Daily

Skating or Walking on Ice

Daily

Pushing/Pulling

Highly Important

Frequently

Exposure to Temperature Extremes

Highly Important

Daily

Exposure to Noise

Highly Important

Daily

Telephone Operation

Highly Important

Occasionally

Requires Good Vision

Highly Important

Frequently

Requires Large Motor Skills

Highly Important

Frequently

Requires Far Vision

Highly Important

Frequently

Requires Near Vision

Highly Important

Frequently

Bending, Twisting, or Reaching

Frequently

Lifting or Carrying up to 25–50 lbs

Occasionally

Balance and Coordination

Constantly

Manual Dexterity

Highly Important

Frequently

Verbal Communication in Noise

Highly Important

Frequently

Highly Important

Frequently

This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.

Position is open until filled.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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