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Ice Skating Instructor

City of Eagan
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Ice Skating Instructor
 Eagan Civic Arena

Part-Time Recurring (Year-Round), Non-Exempt, Not Benefit Eligible
On-Ice Pay: $15.922 - $31.293 per hour, DOQ
Off-Ice Pay: $13.726 per hour

Calling all Figure Skating Instructors – whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, join Eagan Civic Arena’s dynamic team! Where inspiring skaters, building community, and creating fun take center ice!


If you're positive, energetic, and love connecting with people, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Organize and lead Learn to Skate classes year-round, from tots to adults, basic skills to advanced freestyle – be a part of exciting events like exhibitions, competitions, and our annual spring ice show.


Scheduled hours are typically 0-8 hours per week depending on class times offered each session.

Positions Open Until Filled.

Click the links below for the full job descriptions and minimum qualifications for the positions.
Skating Instructor Jr.
Skating Instructor 2
Skating Instructor 3
Skating Instructor 4
Skating Instructor 5 


Essential Position Functions

In these positions you will:
 

  • Organize lead, and teach basic ice-skating skills, figure skating skills, and/or hockey skating skills for the appropriate classes with an emphasis on safety and fun.
  • Communicate effectively with groups of skaters ages 3 to adult.
  • Help set-up for classes as well as clean-up after classes.
  • Assist with exhibitions, competitions, birthday parties, summer camp and special events, as well as help with choreography and the running of the annual spring ice show.
  • Assess and test skaters; track and complete performance evaluations as needed.
  • Monitor Skate Eagan sessions by assisting skaters with skating, enforcing rules of the session and instructing introductory sessions.
  • Attend annual in-house training sessions for continued education and training as well as mandatory Instructor meetings.
  • Stay up to date with current LTS USA curriculum, instructor practices and compliance.
  • Participates in Learn to Skate USA training annually.
  • Available to instruct classes throughout the year on a regular basis.
  • Other duties as assigned.

*Essential Position Functions vary based on position

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • 16 years or age or older.
  • Ability to skate proficiently with a background in figure skating or hockey.
  • Knowledge of various teaching methodology and guidelines for ice skating such as ISI, USFS programs or USA Hockey.
  • Current professional member/ability to become a professional member of Learn to Skate USA prior to employment and ability to maintain this membership throughout employment.
  • Currently carry or will obtain proper liability insurance if conducting private lessons.
  • Ability to perform all essential position functions under the working conditions described.
  • Must be available at least once per week for Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions; more availability and flexibility through our busy sessions is highly preferred.
  • Must be available to cover Skate Eagan sessions year-round. Usually 2-4/month.
  • Complete Heads-Up online course, every other year.


*Minimum Qualifications may vary based on position

 

Things that may help you be successful in this role

  • Knowledge or experience with the organization and supervision of skating school classes.
  • Experience participating in ice shows.
  • Experience working with children ages 3 and above, children with special needs, and adults.
  • Familiarity with the Learn to Skate USA program and its guidelines.


Knowledge of:

  • Various ice-skating techniques and skills.
  • Safety protocols and the ability to enforce safety rules.
  • Skating assessment and evaluation.

Skills in:

  • Communication, both written and oral.
  • Organization and time management.
  • Interpersonal skills, working well with others creating a positive, motivating, and safe environment.

Ability to:

  • Skate proficiently and demonstrate skating techniques.
  • Engage and work effectively with co-workers, children, and adults of various needs and abilities.
  • Problem solve to identify challenges or issues that arise.

 
 Supervision

  • Indirect supervision of volunteer instructor assistants.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to perform and demonstrate skating techniques such as jumps, spins, and other maneuvers to instruct students of various levels.
  • Ability to remain on ice for extended periods, typically ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours per session.
  • Ability to skate, stand, walk, crouch, bend, kneel, and move on the ice for the duration of lessons or sessions without fatigue.
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs and providing physical support to skaters.
  • Ability to hear, speak, and observe.


Working Conditions

  • Working conditions: 80% on-ice, 20% off ice.
  • Must be able to work in a cold environment (ice rink) with temperatures ranging from 30°F to 70°F, for extended periods of time.
  • This is a part-time recurring position (year-round), non-exempt, non-union, not benefit eligible.
  • Scheduled hours are typically 0-8 hours on ice per week depending on class times offered each session and registration numbers, and 0-4 hours off ice per week as needed.
  • Must be available once per week (minimum) for Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions; additional availability and flexibility is highly preferred.
  • Must be available to cover Skate Eagan sessions. Usually 2-4/month.


Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing over 250 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees.  Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at cityofeagan.com!


The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer