Skating Instructor

Skaneateles Community Center; Town of Skaneateles (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Amenities Group, LLC is seeking a Skating Instructor at the Skaneateles Community Center to teach ice skating to all ages and levels in a safe, encouraging environment. Lessons follow our established curriculum with structured progression and constructive feedback.

The role involves planning and delivering group and individual sessions, monitoring on-ice safety, and maintaining records. Weekday preschool/homeschool sessions and weekend Learn to Skate programs are available, with flexibility

Qualifications

• Prior skating experience required; professional or competitive background in figure skating or hockey preferred.
• Previous teaching or coaching experience strongly preferred.
• Learn to Skate USA certification needed.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or obtainable within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic teaching style.
• Ability to manage group dynamics and keep participants engaged.
• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct ice skating lessons for beginners through advanced levels, including figure skating or hockey fundamentals.
• Provide individualized and group instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on guidance during lessons.
• Adapt instruction techniques based on the age, ability, and learning style of participants.
• Offer encouragement and skill progression recommendations to help students reach their goals.
• Monitor on-ice safety and ensure all skaters follow rink rules and guidelines.
• Perform warm-ups and cool-downs and instruct proper technique to prevent injuries.
• Assist with first aid and emergency procedures when needed.
• Assist with program registration, skill assessments, and progress reports.
• Participate in special ice events and activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate attendance and lesson records.
• Ensure skaters are properly equipped with fitted skates and safety gear.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment issues to management.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly rink environment before, during, and after sessions.

Skills

Skating experience

Teaching experience

Learn to Skate USA cert

CPR/First Aid cert

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Job description

Arch Amenities Group is the leading provider of amenity management, consulting, and wellness services for commercial real estate, residential communities, and hospitality properties. Formed through the strategic acquisition of top hospitality and wellness-led providers, Arch brings together decades of experience and forward-thinking innovation to deliver unmatched lifestyle and hospitality experiences.

We partner with owners, operators, and developers to transform spas, fitness centers, meeting and event spaces, pools, clubs, and residential amenities into vibrant destinations that foster connection, wellness, and belonging. Our mission is to create spaces where people thrive.

With a North American footprint, a diverse client portfolio, and a highly trained service team, we help properties unlock the full potential of their amenity spaces by improving satisfaction, increasing retention, and driving ROI through thoughtful programming, operational excellence, and seamless service.

The Arch in our name reflects the connections we build between people and spaces, guests and experiences, and teams and technology. Everything we do is designed to create lasting value and measurable impact.

If you're looking to grow with an organization that leads in hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle services, Arch is a place to do what you love and build a career with purpose. Join the team shaping the future of the amenity experience.

Job Summary:

The Skating Instructor is responsible for teaching ice skating skills to individuals or groups of all ages and skill levels, in a safe, engaging, and encouraging environment. This role delivers structured instruction in accordance with established curriculum guidelines and provides skill development, feedback, and motivation to skaters. Weekday hours for pre-school instruction, homeschool instruction and afternoon and weekends available for Learn to Skate program

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction & Coaching

• Plan and conduct ice skating lessons for beginners through advanced levels, including figure skating or hockey fundamentals.
• Provide individualized and group instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on guidance during lessons.
• Adapt instruction techniques based on the age, ability, and learning style of participants.
• Offer encouragement and skill progression recommendations to help students reach their goals.

Safety & Supervision

• Monitor on-ice safety and ensure all skaters follow rink rules and guidelines.
• Perform warm-ups and cool-downs and instruct proper technique to prevent injuries.
• Assist with first aid and emergency procedures when needed.

Program Support

• Assist with program registration, skill assessments, and progress reports.
• Participate in special ice events and activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate attendance and lesson records.

Facility & Equipment Use

• Ensure skaters are properly equipped with fitted skates and safety gear.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment issues to management.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly rink environment before, during, and after sessions.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Prior skating experience required; professional or competitive background in figure skating or hockey preferred.
• Previous teaching or coaching experience strongly preferred.
• Learn to Skate USA certification needed.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or obtainable within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic teaching style.
• Ability to manage group dynamics and keep participants engaged.
• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented.

Seldom

Occasionally

Frequently

Stationary Position -- Sitting or Standing

X

Active Position -- Walking, jogging, running

X

Use of hands/fingers -- Operate, Use, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position, Prepare, activate

X

X

Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl -- Position self, move

X

Talk/hear -- communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information

X

See -- Detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess

X

Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or less

X

Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or more

X

Exposure to -- Exposed, work around, chemicals, odors, smells, noise, indoors or outdoors, heat, cool.

X

DISCLAIMER

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. Supervisors may revise and/or add duties to reflect these changes. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Arch Amenities Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Arch Amenities Group, LLC is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.

Location

Skaneateles Community Center

Pay Range

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $35.00 - $35.00 / hour

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