Figure Skating Instructor - Morgan Park Sports Center

Figure Skating Instructor - Morgan Park Sports Center

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Figure Skating Instructor at the Morgan Park Sports Center. The Figure Skating Instructor is responsible for assisting and/or running skating lessons at the Morgan Park Sports Center.

• Provide instruction to youth (ages 3 and up) and adults
• Demonstrate proper use of equipment, techniques and methods of proper movement to achieve proficiency in sport
• Explain and enforce safety, rules and regulations
• Keep records and help coordinate events

• Arrive prepared and on time
• Record attendance each day of class
• Instruct students in elements of class level, making sure to devote time to each element in the level so students feel prepared for their evaluation
• Evaluate students on testing day, and complete forms required by program
• Once students are evaluated, input students level into the computer registration program
• Encourage appropriate behavior of students
• Model appropriate behavior by
  • Respecting facilities, patrons and staff
  • Not speaking negatively about patrons, other instructors or volunteers.
  • Using appropriate language in coaching, and in conversations with patrons.
  • Dressing appropriately and having a clean and tidy appearance.
• Attend at least one continuing education seminar (in any skating discipline) per year
• Attend all Figure Skating Staff meetings as organized by Skating Coordinator
• Aid the Skating Coordinator in duties assigned or delegated
• Notify Skating Coordinator and management regarding absences, and find staff to substitute for you

• 3+ years previous coaching experience preferred
• 5+ years competitive skating experience preferred
• Knowledge of the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program
• Knowledge of generally accepted coaching techniques
• Skill in organizing large groups of skaters (youth or mixed ages)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors and management
• Must like working with children
• Reliable and responsible, with maturity and sound judgment
• Energy, assertiveness, innovation, creativity, and willingness to try new approaches and techniques

Must have passed USFS Freeskate 6, or equivalent, must (can still be a full member of U.S. Figure Skating via their home club). Required to become Safe Sport compliant within 3 months of start date.

This position requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Able to work specifically on Sundays.

$18.50

• Paid Leave Accrual
• Sick Time Accrual
• 401(k) once eligibility is met

Only candidates that apply through our online system will be considered. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact:

Recruiter:
Maggie Szot
Contact:

Soldier Field – ASM Global
1410 S. Museum Campus Drive
Chicago, IL 60605

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor