Youth Roller Skating Coach 23/Hour & Bonuses Santa Monica
About the role
Love roller skating and enjoy working with kids? THE SKATESIDE is looking for fun, dependable, and positive Youth Roller Skating Coaches to join our team and help kids learn to skate, build confidence, and have an amazing experience. You do not need to be an advanced roller skater. If you have solid basic roller skating skills, are comfortable working with kids, and have a positive attitude, we can train you on our teaching methods and lesson structure.
Responsibilities
- Help kids learn to skate, build confidence, and enjoy the experience.
- Coach the assigned weekday program consistently (same day each week) during the session.
- Possibly coach additional hours through weekend programs, skate camps, private lessons, special events, or school programs.
Requirements
- Basic roller skating skills.
- Enjoy working with children.
- Positive, patient, and encouraging attitude.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Comfortable leading a group and communicating with parents and staff.
- Reliable transportation.
- Willing to complete required background screening and child‑safety checks (THE SKATESIDE provides guidance).
Qualifications
- Experience working with children through camps, schools, recreation programs, sports, childcare, mentoring, or coaching is a plus.
- Completion of Mandated Reporter Training or prior child‑safety experience is a plus.
Skills
- Basic roller skating ability.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, positivity, and encouragement.
- Group leadership and dependability.
Benefits
- Employee discounts.
- Flexible schedule – choose the weekdays that work for you.
Pay
$23/hour + bonuses. Additional $2/hour for qualifying childcare/child‑development credentials. Seasonal reliability and performance bonuses. Opportunities for additional hours and added responsibilities.
Schedule
Most school‑year programs run Monday–Friday, approximately 1:00 PM–5:00 PM. You select the weekdays that fit your schedule and coach the same day each week for the session. Additional hours may be available through weekend programs, skate camps, private lessons, special events, and school programs.