Figure Skating Instructor - Morgan Park Sports Center

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* Job Title:

** Figure Skating Instructor
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* Reports To:

** Figure Skating Coordinator

ASM, 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.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES
** Include the following - other duties may be assigned.
* 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

Instructor is also responsible for keeping management and parents informed of activities and problems as they arise.
** RESPONSIBILITES
* * Position requires ability to:
* 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
** EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE
*** 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
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * 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.
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* To Apply:

**** 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
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