Youth Roller Skating Coach Part Time

THE SKATESIDE is hiring dependable, responsible Youth Roller Skating Coaches for our children's programs throughout Los Angeles.

About the role

This is a coaching job where you teach structured lessons, demonstrate skills, manage groups, maintain safety, communicate professionally with parents and school staff, and help children build confidence. Basic roller skating proficiency is required, but you do not need to be an advanced or competitive roller skater. We prioritize maturity, dependability, and the ability to work well with kids.

Typical school-year programs run Monday–Friday between approximately 2:00–5:00 PM, with most individual shifts lasting 1.5–2 hours. You choose the days that consistently work for you, but once you accept a recurring program, you must commit to being there every week for its duration. Additional hours may be available through camps, weekend programs, private lessons, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Teach structured roller skating lessons to children
• Demonstrate skating skills and techniques
• Manage groups of kids in a safe and engaging manner
• Maintain safety standards and follow lesson plans
• Communicate professionally with parents and school staff
• Help children build confidence and character through skating

Requirements

• Dependable and consistently on time
• Basic roller skating skills
• Enjoys working with children and can confidently lead groups
• Professional communication with parents and staff
• Comfortable working independently
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to commit to the same assigned weekday(s) each week
• Follow THE SKATESIDE lesson plans and safety procedures

Previous experience in childcare, youth sports, after-school programs, camps, recreation, education, mentoring, or coaching is strongly preferred.

Child Safety Requirements

• Complete General Child Care Mandated Reporter Training
• Provide a qualifying TB test/clearance
• Complete and pass the required Live Scan background check
• Complete THE SKATESIDE training and safety requirements

Candidates who already have Mandated Reporter Training and/or professional experience working with children may receive hiring preference.

Program Locations

We are currently hiring coaches for programs in:

• Culver City
• Santa Monica

Coaches may be assigned to one or both areas based on availability and program needs.

Pay

• Starting pay: $20/hour
• Opportunities to advance to approximately $23–$25/hour based on reliability, performance, experience, and responsibilities
• Additional $2/hour for qualifying childcare/child-development credentials
• Seasonal reliability and performance bonuses

Schedule

• Approximately 3–10 hours/week
• Most shifts last 1.5–2 hours, typically between 2:00–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
• Additional hours may be available through camps, weekend programs, private lessons, and special events

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

About THE SKATESIDE

Since 2015, THE SKATESIDE has helped thousands of children learn to skate while developing confidence, perseverance, independence, and character. We're looking for coaches who understand that families and children are counting on them.