Skating School Instructor

City of Maple Grove, MN; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

The City of Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Skating School Instructor to teach Learn to Skate USA elements in a group setting. The role supports the Skating Director and helps foster a positive learning environment for participants.

The instructor will guide skaters of varying ages, communicate with parents, and ensure orderly sessions while following safety procedures and Maple Grove Skating School guidelines.

Qualifications

• Teaching group skating to participants.
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians.
• Capable of skating on ice with participants.
• Familiar with Learn to Skate USA program elements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Skating Director to facilitate the Maple Grove Skating School.
• Instruct Learn to Skate USA elements to participants in a group setting.
• Maintain a positive, orderly atmosphere during sessions.
• Communicate information to parents/guardians.
• Familiarize yourself with emergency and accident procedures.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Group instruction

Skating proficiency

Job description

About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a forward thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 73,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land.

The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 300 benefit-earning employees, 500+ part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation and many other important public services to a growing community.

The Position

The City of Maple Grove is seeking a Skating School Instructor to teach Learn to Skate USA© elements to participants in a group setting. This position will help foster a positive learning environment for all participants, to help develop their skating skills and confidence. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Skating Director.

• Assist the Skating Director to facilitate the continual success of the Maple Grove Skating School.


• Maintain a positive attitude, emotional maturity and exemplary conduct.


• Teach Learn to Skate USA© elements to participants in a group setting following the rules of Learn to Skate USA© and the Maple Grove Skating School Instructor Guidelines.


• Instruct participants with positive reinforcement to uphold a relaxed, orderly and calm atmosphere.


• Communicate general information to parents/guardians.


• Familiarization of the emergency and accident procedures that are provided by the City of Maple Grove.


• Perform other related duties as requested by the Skating Director.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 15 years of age or older.


• Must be able to skate on ice with participants.


• Member of Learn to Skate USA© or able to become a member within two weeks of hire.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Learn to Skate USA© program elements.


• Experience working with children and adults.


• Experience or ability to teach Learn to Skate USA© elements to children and adults.


• Ability to communicate effectively with the skating director, other instructors, participants, and parents/guardians.


• Ability to work independently.


• Desire to positively motivate children and adults.


• Ability to maintain order in a group setting.