Job Description
Job Description
ICE SPORTS COACH - Ice in Paradise
Sports Facilities Management, LLC
LOCATION : Goleta, CA
DEPARTMENT : OPERATIONS
REPORTS TO : GENERAL MANAGER
STATUS : PART-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY :
Ice in Paradise is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment Ice Arena focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Goleta, CA. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.
Ice in Paradise is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.
SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
POSITION SUMMARY :
Sports Coach will lead the facility's youth (and some adult) sports offerings, including, but not limited to : Leagues, Developmental Classes (ages 3-8), After-School / Home School programs, Clinics, Camps, Private / Semi-Private Trainings, Sports Performance Sessions, and Birthday Parties.
The Sports Coach responsible for coaching and developing athletes in various ice sports, such as hockey, figure skating, or speed skating. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO :
- Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals and group
- Develop and implement training programs tailored to the skill levels and goals of athletes
- Conduct on-ice and off-ice training sessions, focusing on technical skills, tactics, and physical conditioning
- Teach fundamental and advanced techniques in the specific ice sport
- Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing athlete performance and need
- Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation
- Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence
- Promote discipline, respect, and sportsmanship in all team activities
- Friendly and courteous with athletes, parents, and team members
- Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development
- Ensuring a safe environment for all athletes
- Stay updated with the latest coaching techniques, sports science, and industry best practices
- All additional duties assigned by management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Coaching licenses (or active pursuit of) preferredProven experience as a coach or in a related role, with a strong background in the specific ice sport (hockey, figure skating, speed skating, etc.)Ability to demonstrate and participate in on-ice activitiesAt least 2 years of appropriate coaching / teaching sport in youth programs for athletes of various aptitudesMust have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skillsMust be a team playerMust have excellent leadership and motivational skillsMust be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekendsMust possess current CPR / FIRST AID certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified periodNeat in appearance and professional in mannerStrong knowledge of sports coach rules, techniques, and strategiesStrong organizational and time-management abilitiesPassion for sports and athlete developmentWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist highMust be able to move or lift lightweight equipmentWork is performed in an ice arena environment, which includes cold temperatures and varying noise levelsPosition requires standing and activity for extended periods of time (indoors or outdoors), squatting, stooping, jogging, or bending into awkward positions while performing job functionsJob Posted by ApplicantPro