Skate Instructor - Figure Skating

Job Title

Learn to Skate Instructor

Ice Facilities

Seasonal

Various

Skating Director

$15/hour

Instructs participants on the fundamentals of ice skating and hockey in a safe, friendly and professional manner.

• Instructs participants on the fundamentals of ice skating and hockey in a safe, friendly and professional manner.
• Based on experience, instructors may teach any one of the following tracts:
  • Beginning level skating
  • Beginning level hockey
  • Recreational skating
  • Intermediate level hockey
  • Figure skating lessons
  • Adult skate lessons
• Communicates with participants at all times, providing regular feedback on participant performance.
• Tracks progress and completes participant report cards.
• Maintains open communication lines with Skating and Hockey Programmer & Director regarding participant progress.
• Assist with any special events taking place within the Ice Facilities (i.e. public skate lessons, set‑up/tear down based on event needs).
• Assists as needed at registration table prior to the beginning of each lesson.
• Utilize the Rockford Park District's HRIS system for all HR and payroll‑related requirements and to accurately clock in and out for all shifts.
• Follows all facility and operational safety precautions.
• Attends all regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Some experience on Ice preferred

• Must be at least 14 years of age (with worker’s permit).
• Must be comfortable on and around the ice when in skates.
• Must be able to commit 10‑20 hours per week (varies based on season). Schedule will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must enjoy working with children and adults.
• Must have good communication skills in order to interact with participants and co‑workers.
• Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations.

Light To Medium Work

• Exerting in excess of 30 pounds of force occasionally.
• Exerting in excess of 15 pounds of force frequently.
• Exerting in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to perform moderately physically intensive tasks, potentially including any combination of the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• The majority of time spent in this position will be standing.
• This is a physically active position that involves stamina on the ice.
• This position primarily indoors on the ice rink; the environment is always cool.

Instructs participants on the fundamentals of ice skating and hockey in a safe, friendly and professional manner.