Ice Skate Instructor (Part-Time; Seasonal)
Ice Skate Instructor (Part-Time; Seasonal)
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Job Description
Mountain Recreation provides a dynamic and engaging environment for both participants and staffone that promotes skill development movement life skills and fun! Were looking for enthusiastic applicants who excel in teamwork demonstrate strong communication and exemplify our core values in every interaction.
Eagle Pool & Ice Rink is seeking enthusiastic youth and adult ice skate instructors for the winter season. Instructors will teach skating fundamentals using the Learn to Skate USA curriculum providing a safe fun and supportive environment for participants. Responsibilities include supervising skaters on the ice demonstrating proper techniques assisting with lesson planning and assessing participant progress throughout the program.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Title: Ice Skate Instructor
Location: Eagle Pool and Ice Rink (Eagle CO)
Schedule: Part-Time; Seasonal; September April Thursday afternoons/evenings
Work Environment: Work hours and days may vary including evenings and weekends. Position may require long periods of standing or physical activity. Works primarily indoors with regular exposure to cold temperatures within the indoor arena.
Supervision Required: Works under the supervision of the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink Facility Supervisor and Facility Coordinator
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $25.00 per class DOE; staff in this position are eligible for a $1/hour incentive for Spanish/English bilingual and can pass the language competency test.
Benefits:
- Retirement Savings: 3.75% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement account.
- Paid Time Off: Accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA.
- Facility Access & Memberships: Complimentary access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and a free membership to the Gypsum Recreation Center.
- Program Discounts: 20% off facility programs for employees and immediate family members.
- Family Discounts: Discounted punch cards for immediate family members at the Gypsum Recreation Center.
- Outdoor Gear Perks: Access to pro deals on top outdoor industry brands through ExpertVoice.
- Scholarship Opportunities: Student scholarship programs available.
- Healthcare Options: Opportunity to enroll in Vail Valley Partnerships One Valley Healthcare Planan affordable healthcare program for employees and their families.
Mountain Recreation believes that everyone including our staff deserves to be healthy and happy. We foster a culture of accountability and flexibility while offering world-class benefits.
For more details on employee benefits visit: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Statement of Duties: Provide Learn to Ice Skate program instruction and supervision with some independence. Teach progressive skills that are fundamental to the sport of ice skating. Promote an environment consistent with program philosophies and goals.
Examples of Duties:
- Instructs and supervises participants in Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey programs ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Ensures the safe use and security of the facility; reports any instances of vandalism theft or suspicious behavior.
- Maintains accurate records forms and documentation as required.
- Responds promptly to accidents and incidents in accordance with established procedures.
- Assists with the setup and breakdown of equipment and facility spaces for programs and events.
- Maintains cleanliness and proper care of all facilities and equipment.
- Communicates clearly and professionally with participants parents and staff providing accurate information regarding programs and schedules.
- Acts as a Mandatory Reporter by recognizing and reporting any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect.
- Reports any issues with equipment or ice conditions to the supervisor immediately.
- Provides the public with information regarding facility operations and available recreation programs.
- Maintains general knowledge of Mountain Recreations offerings and policies.
- Monitors patron safety within the facility and assists during emergency situations.
- Administers first aid when necessary and follows appropriate emergency response protocols.
- Notifies the supervisor of any known hazards or potential safety concerns affecting staff or patrons.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support facility operations and program success.
COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Considerable knowledge of: Ice skating instruction including the fundamental skills of the sport and safety guidelines.
Skills and abilities:
- Demonstrate initiative and exercise some independent decision making plan activities and tasks.
- Provide leadership from within team
- Effectively communicate with staff and public interact with a variety of patrons/participants
- Demonstrate ice skating techniques
- Ability to ice skate proficiently
- Establish and maintain positive respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.
Requirements:
Education and experience
- Must be 15 years of age or older; AND
- High School graduate or currently attending high school; AND
- One-year previous work-related experience with ice hockey/ice skate instructional programs; OR
- Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.
- Knowledge of USA Figure Skating or USA Hockey Programs preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish and English preferred
Certifications
- May require possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
FORWARD TOGETHER
You are welcome at Mountain Rec for who you are no matter where you come from what you look like or what keeps you active. Recreation is for everyoneand so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our organization the more we will all thrive contribute and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience your perspectives and your background. It is in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way we PLAY.
Colorado Residents: We are committed to fair hiring any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. This position will require the applicant to verify the meeting of a minimum age requirement of 15 years old as such requirement is a bona fide occupational qualification pertaining to public safety and required by law.
Employment Type
Part-Time
