Youth Skating Instructor

Holland, City of (MI); Holland (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Holland Parks & Recreation is seeking a Learn to Skate Instructor to lead beginner skating classes for children ages 6–11 in Holland, MI. The role requires planning lessons, demonstrating techniques, and ensuring safe, engaging sessions on Saturdays.

Classes run during morning sessions with additional prep and support time before and after each class. Pay is $25 per hour, with eventual outdoor winter work responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong ice skating skills and ability to demonstrate basic techniques.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and ability to work with children.
• Strong communication skills and dependable, punctual approach to work.
• Ability to lead groups and adapt instruction to different skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate skating lessons for children 6–11.
• Use games and activities to make learning enjoyable and develop skills.
• Provide demonstrations and individual feedback to skaters of varying experience.
• Supervise participants and reinforce park rules and safety practices.
• Assist with participant check-in, skate readiness, equipment setup, and cleanup.
• Communicate professionally with participants, parents, and staff.
• Represent Holland Parks & Recreation’s values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Purpose.

Skills

Ice skating

Patience

Communication

Group instruction

Outdoor work

Teaching skating experience

Job description

Location: Holland Ice Park, 71 E. 6th Street, Holland, MI
Pay: $25 an hour

Holland Parks & Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic and dependable Learn to Skate Instructor to help children build confidence on the ice. This position leads beginner skating classes for children ages 6–11 in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.

• Plan and lead age-appropriate lessons that introduce skating fundamentals, including balance, forward movement, stopping, and safely falling and getting back up.
• Use games and activities to make learning enjoyable while helping participants develop their skills.
• Provide clear demonstrations and individual feedback to skaters with different experience levels.
• Supervise participants and reinforce Ice Park rules and safe skating practices.
• Assist with participant check-in, skate readiness, equipment setup, and cleanup.
• Communicate professionally with participants, parents, and recreation staff.
• Represent Holland Parks & Recreation’s values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Purpose.

• Strong ice skating skills and the ability to confidently demonstrate basic skating techniques.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to work effectively with children.
• Strong communication skills and a dependable, punctual approach to work.
• Ability to lead groups and adapt instruction to individual skill levels.
• Ability to work outdoors in winter conditions.
• Previous experience teaching skating, coaching, or leading youth activities is preferred.

Classes take place on Saturday mornings during the following sessions:

• Session 1: November 28–December 12, 2026
• Session 2: January 9–23, 2027
• Session 3: February 6–20, 2027

Class Times

• Ages 6–8: 9:00–9:40 AM
• Ages 9–11: 9:45–10:25 AM

Additional time will be needed before and after classes for preparation, participant assistance, and cleanup.