Ice Arena Instructor

About the role

The City of Kettering’s Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is recruiting for Temporary Part-Time Ice Arena Instructor positions at the Kettering Ice Arena.

Responsibilities

• Instructs various levels of Learn to Skate USA group classes
• Teaches proper ice skating skills maintaining a safe, encouraging environment
• Holds current yearly Learn to Skate USA instructor membership and certifications
• Passes a Learn to Skate USA background check
• Is Ohio Concussion certified
• Organizes class activities
• Maintains class rosters and attendance records
• Evaluates skaters on test day and fills out appropriate report cards and certificates
• Assists with class set up and clean up
• Carry out additional responsibilities assigned by Lesson Coordinator
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance required with availability to work Wednesday and Saturday lesson times
• Skate at least 3 hours per class day
• Available to sub if necessary when needed
• Attend monthly in-service meetings required
• Choreographs or assists in choreographing ice show and exhibition numbers
• Assists in arena specialty events
• Hold certification in First Aid/CPR
• Maintain a professional demeanor on and off the ice
• Promote City of Kettering group class program
• Communicate with skaters, parents, Learn to Skate coordinator, and ice arena staff in a positive manner
• Enforce and follow all policies and procedures established by the City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department
• Establish effective working relationships and communicate with skaters, instructors, parents, Learn to Skate coordinator, City staff members, volunteers, and the general public in a positive manner

Requirements

• Possess current knowledge of Learn to Skate program and ice skating fundamentals
• Ability to ice skate, teach required skating skills and assist skaters of all levels, abilities and ages
• Ability to maintain and organize class records and documents
• Ability to effectively communicate with skaters, parents, arena staff and patrons in a positive professional manner
• Some experience preferred, but not required
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certification preferred (will be provided if not current) or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Must possess valid Ohio Driver’s License

Qualifications

• Have you applied, or do you plan to apply, for any other current City of Kettering job openings? If yes, please list the position(s).

Equal Opportunity Employer