Skating Instructor

South Suburban Park and Recreation District; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Discounts on classes

Paid sick leave

Training & promotions

Flexible schedules

Job summary

South Suburban Park and Recreation District is seeking a part-time Skating Instructor to lead Learn to Skate and specialty classes. You will maintain attendance, develop lesson plans, and assess participant progress, with shifts from morning to evening.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of ice skating instruction, PSA and USFS/ISI membership, and current CPR/AED & First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days. Concussion training renewal is required annually.

Qualifications

• Eighteen years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of previous ice skate instruction experience.
• Current PSA and USFS and/or ISI membership.
• Must have passed USFS 2nd/Juvenile Freestyle or equivalent ISU/ISI tests.
• Current CPR/AED & First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Concussion recognition training required and renewed annually.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Learn to Skate and specialty skating classes.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and develop lesson plans.
• Evaluate and assess skill levels and progress of participants.
• May require morning to evening shifts.

Skills

Teaching ice skating

Communication skills

CPR/AED & First Aid

Concussion recognition

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PSA membership

USFS/ISI qualification

Job description

Job Description

Skating Instructor - Learn to Skate and/or Specialty

Application Closing Deadline: Ongoing/Open.

This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closing date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Part-Time

$20.85 - $29.25 per hour

Do you have a passion for ice skating? If you answered YES, then this is the opportunity for you! The Skating Instructor is responsible for instructing specialty skating in Learn to Skate classes. The position will keep accurate attendance records, develop lesson plans, as well as evaluate and assess skill level and progress of all participants. The job may require shifts ranging from morning to evening hours.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Will have knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used to teach ice skating lessons.
• Will have knowledge of USFS Moves in the Field, Freestyle, Ice Dance, and Pairs guidelines.
• Must have the ability to communicate, both written and oral, positively and effectively with patrons and class participates.
• Will provide a safe class environment for all students.
• Has the ability work with employees and the public and exercise responsible judgment as forth in the by-laws of the PSA.

Minimum Qualifications

Learn to Skate Instructor

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year previous experience providing ice skate instruction.
• Current membership in the PSA and the USFS and/or the ISI.
• Must have passed the USFS 2nd and/or Juvenile Freestyle tests; or the equivalent ISU test, or the ISI Figure 3 and/or Freestyle 5 or USFS Bronze Dance test or Juvenile Pair test.
• Current CPR/AED & First Aid certification or the ability to obtain such certifications within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Concussion recognition training is required prior to employment and must be renewed annually.

Specialty Skating Instructor

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year previous experience providing ice skate instruction.
• Current membership in the PSA and the USFS and/or the ISI.
• Must have passed the Junior Freestyle test or higher; or the equivalent ISU test.
• After two years must successfully obtain a PSA rating in their respective field.
• Current AED/CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain such certifications within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Concussion recognition training is required prior to employment and must be renewed annually.

The job description above covers the main duties of this position. Please note, as a team member, there may be additional responsibilities that are required to meet ongoing needs of the department.

Employee Benefits & Perks at South Suburban

• FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees working 14+ hours/week)
• Paid sick leave
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within
• Flexible schedules
• To view a complete listing of the District's most current benefit package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.org

About Us

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.

Required Experience

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