Learn to Skate Instructor

The Learn to Skate Instructor provides professional skating instruction and customer service at Thornton Park Ice Arena and assists the Learn to Skate Coordinator as needed.
Minimum age: 15 years old
This is a seasonal position.

To include but not limited to:

• Provide professional skating instruction according to Learn to Skate USAstandards.
• Assist and/or lead group lessons.
• Provide excellent customer service to all Thornton Park patrons.
• Present a positive image and conduct oneself in a professional manner as a representative of Thornton Park Ice Arena and Shaker Heights Recreation Department.
• Provide a safe and fun environment for all skaters.
• Report for scheduled shift fifteen (15) minutes prior to start time in appropriate attire and obtain approval from Learn to Skate Coordinator for schedule changes/requests of time off.
• Participate in staff meetings orientations and/or training sessions as required.
• Evening and weekend work required.

• Be committed to working with children from a variety of backgrounds skills levels and ages.
• Establish and maintain standards of behavior and communicate effectively with skaters/parents/coworkers.
• Ability to teach fundamental skating skills to children ranging in ages 18 months -18 years old as well as adults.
• Ability to effectively break down explain and demonstrate skills to participants.

• Have a current Learn to Skate USA Instructor Membership and have completed the Instructor Certification Course.
• Previous professional skating instruction experience.
• Knowledge of basic skating hockey and figure skating.
• Passed USFS Pre-Juvenile Moves and Freestyle.

This is light work frequently requiring the ability to stand for periods of up to 2-3 hours lift approximately 20 pounds kneel down and assist children who have fallen down on the ice.

Complete aseasonal only application online. Applications are also available at Thornton Park and City Hall. You may also send application to the City of Shaker Heights Human Resources Department 3400 Lee Road Shaker Heights OH 44120. Email:.

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