Ice Center Skating Instructor

Join the fun and share your talents with the Coon Rapids community serving the Ice Center! Work under general direction of the Skating Director, teaching skating skills during group lessons by utilizing the Learn to Skate USA program, and US Figure Skating traditional test levels. Instructors encourage, teach, inspire and assist skaters in advancement through skating levels. In this rewarding opportunity you get to share your love for skating and ice skating skills and see your students grow and accomplish their development goals under your instruction!

• Instructs group lessons individually or with an assistant (the instructor is responsible for finding a qualified substitute instructor for absences).
• Responsible for end‑of‑session progress reports sent home with each student.
• Coordinates individual and/or group numbers for the Ice Show.
• Assists with testing sessions.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations and citizen customers.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

• Completion of US Figure Skating Pre‑Bronze/Pre‑Juvenile Singles (Free Skate) test, Coon Rapids Ice Center Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers.
• Promotes a favorable working relationship with all ice users.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with tact and discretion.
• Handles confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to perform job functions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks, work effectively under pressure, and complete work in a timely and accurate manner with minimal supervision.

Combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following: minimum 16 years of age and skating experience as outlined above. Ability to work effectively and courteously with the public is essential.

• Successful completion of US Figure Skating Bronze/Juvenile Singles (Free Skate) test.

• Ability to stand and skate for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or keyboards; speak intelligibly, hear and read.
• Frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally move, turn, lift and carry objects weighing up to the amount of the student skater using a jump harness, up to approximately 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision and depth perception.

The work environment is primarily within the Ice Center location. Duties performed will be closely integrated with others. The noise level in the ice center can be loud.

• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must contribute positively to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Must make workplace safety the top priority.
• Must know and practice the City’s mission, vision and values.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.