Job Title : Figure Skating Instructor
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 SafeSport compliant within 3 months of start date.