Skating Coach | Part-Time | Angel of the Winds Arena

Responsibilities

• Teach group classes across a range of levels and disciplines from beginners to advanced development, including off-ice training.
• Utilize varied teaching methods to engage skaters of different ages, learning styles, and skill levels across all program levels.
• Accurately and thoroughly evaluate students—completing report cards and certificates as necessary.
• Communicate and promote programs to guests to support growth and the facility's pursuit of excellence across figure skating and hockey.
• Arrive on time and provide support prior to and after class as needed.
• Have a welcoming and encouraging attitude with the skaters and parents.
• Represent the Everett Community Ice Rink positively and professionally—on and off the ice.
• Support facility events, shows, exhibitions, camps, community programming, and other activities as needed.
• Attend coach meetings and required training.
• Enforce on-ice and off-ice policies and uphold facility standards.
• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to safety by actively monitoring participants, identifying potential hazards, and following all facility and program safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of coaching or instructional experience required.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of on-ice instruction, including skating and demonstrating skills for the duration of scheduled sessions.
• Current Learn to Skate USA Instructor Membership (or able to obtain prior to start date)
• Current SafeSport certification (or able to obtain prior to start date)
• Demonstrated skating proficiency in figure skating and/or ice hockey.
• Availability to work scheduled classes, special events, and program needs, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and motivating teaching style with effective class management skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with skaters, parents, and staff.
• Time management skills that provide reliable and consistent attendance.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and individually.
• Experience teaching Aspire, Free Skate, and competitive-level skaters.
• Experience with off-ice training (ex. jump conditioning, flexibility, strength, and/or other skating-specific conditioning).