Ice Skating Instructor

Overview

Ice Skating Instructor — Eagan Civic Arena

Part-Time Recurring (Year-Round), Non-Exempt, Not Benefit Eligible. On-Ice Pay: $15.92 - $31.29 per hour, DOQ. Off-Ice Pay: $13.73 per hour.

Calling all Figure Skating Instructors – whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, join Eagan Civic Arena’s dynamic team. Where inspiring skaters, building community, and creating fun take center ice!

If you’re positive, energetic, and love connecting with people, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Organize and lead Learn to Skate classes year-round, from tots to adults, basic skills to advanced freestyle – be a part of exciting events like exhibitions, competitions, and our annual spring ice show.

Scheduled hours are typically 0-8 hours per week depending on class times offered each session. Positions Open Until Filled.

• Organize, lead, and teach basic ice-skating skills, figure skating skills, and/or hockey skating skills for the appropriate classes with an emphasis on safety and fun.
• Communicate effectively with groups of skaters ages 3 to adult.
• Help set-up for classes as well as clean-up after classes.
• Assist with exhibitions, competitions, birthday parties, summer camp and special events, as well as help with choreography and the running of the annual spring ice show.
• Assess and test skaters; track and complete performance evaluations as needed.
• Monitor Skate Eagan sessions by assisting skaters with skating, enforcing rules of the session and instructing introductory sessions.
• Attend annual in-house training sessions for continued education and training as well as mandatory instructor meetings.
• Stay up to date with current Learn to Skate USA curriculum, instructor practices and compliance.
• Participate in Learn to Skate USA training annually.
• Available to instruct classes throughout the year on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to skate proficiently with a background in figure skating or hockey.
• Knowledge of various teaching methodologies and guidelines for ice skating such as ISI, USFS programs or USA Hockey.
• Current professional member/ability to become a professional member of Learn to Skate USA prior to employment and ability to maintain this membership throughout employment.
• Currently carry or will obtain proper liability insurance if conducting private lessons.
• Ability to perform all essential position functions under the working conditions described.
• Must be available at least once per week for Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions; more availability and flexibility through busy sessions is highly preferred.
• Must be available to cover Skate Eagan sessions year-round. Usually 2-4 per month.
• Complete Heads-Up online course, every other year.

• Knowledge or experience with the organization and supervision of skating school classes.
• Experience participating in ice shows.
• Experience working with children ages 3 and above, children with special needs, and adults.
• Familiarity with the Learn to Skate USA program and its guidelines.
• Knowledge of various ice-skating techniques and skills; safety protocols and ability to enforce safety rules; skating assessment and evaluation.
• Skills:
  
  written and verbal communication; organization and time management; interpersonal skills to create a positive, motivating, and safe environment.
• Ability to skate proficiently and demonstrate skating techniques; engage with co-workers, children, and adults of varying needs and abilities; problem solve to identify challenges.

• Must be able to perform and demonstrate skating techniques such as jumps, spins, and other maneuvers to instruct students of various levels.
• Ability to remain on ice for extended periods, typically 30 minutes to 2 hours per session.
• Ability to skate, stand, walk, crouch, bend, kneel, and move on the ice for the duration of lessons or sessions without fatigue.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs and provide physical support to skaters.
• Ability to hear, speak, and observe.

• 80% on-ice, 20% off-ice.
• Must be able to work in a cold environment (ice rink) with temperatures…