Ice Haus Coach-Figure Skating

Anticipated hiring range: $16.50 – $20.21 hourly. Full salary range for the position: $16.50 – $23.93 hourly. Actual offer will be based on your relevant experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

About the role

The Ice Haus Coach – Figure Skating is an integral part of the recreation division with the City of Greeley and is responsible for providing high-quality instruction, training, and mentorship to athletes in skating and/or hockey programs. This role emphasizes skill development, safety, sportsmanship, and fostering a positive environment for participants of all ages and skill levels. The coach plays a key role in program success, athlete progress, and community engagement.

Benefits

This position is benefits-eligible. The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy ensures the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment while effectively serving the community.

Requirements

• Must have passed Preliminary figure skating levels both in Moves In the Field and Free-skate.
• Must have coaching insurance through Learn to Skate USA, USFSA, or PSA.
• Current certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification through a recognized governing body (e.g., USA Hockey, US Figure Skating).

Skills

• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including accurately interpreting and conveying messages.
• Organizational skills, including setting and meeting goals, managing appointments, and coordinating meetings.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with a team.
• Strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with diverse internal and external groups.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
• Customer service skills, including active listening and addressing customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, tests, and evaluates participants in the skating lesson program.
• Plans and prepares in advance to foster skill development in each participant.
• Provides ongoing corrective feedback to participants and relays progress to parents/guardians.
• Maintains order and discipline in classes to ensure a safe and learning atmosphere.
• Enforces all facility rules, safety, and policies.
• Ensures proper use of City equipment, such as rental skates and gear.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all forms of communication (in-person, email, phone, video, text).
• Enforces facility regulations, policies, and procedures; positively represents the City in interactions.
• Resolves program issues within established guidelines.
• Relays various inquiries to supervisors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekdays, nights, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Work Environment

• Frequent and heavy contact with the public and City employees in person and by telephone.
• Frequent interruptions.
• Work performed in cold indoor settings, primarily on the ice surface.
• Regular exposure to loud noises.
• Work involves skating, walking, standing, stretching, bending, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.