Assist. Group Ice Skating Instructor

Job Title

Goggin: Assist. Group Ice Skating Instructor - SMU1

Department

Goggin Student Figure Skating JM

Worker Type

Student (Fixed Term)

Pay Information

For hourly student pay rates, please visit the Student Job Classification page on the Office of Human Resources website. For salaried student positions, contact the department for pay information.

Duration of Appointment

Academic Year

Maximum Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Job Description Summary

To instruct basic skating techniques to various levels of our Learn to Skate program and help foster an appreciation for skating to the program participants.
This position is an integral part to the success of our Learn to Skate program.

Job Description

Essential Duties

• Prepare and administer instruction to participants in the Learn to Skate program.
• Provide a learning environment that is engaging and encouraging.
• Participants are expected to advance through the progression of lessons by fully grasping and demonstrating the elements of each course.
• Work performed is highly complex, requiring a deep understanding of ice skating fundamentals and techniques.
• Classes meet 2-3 times a week for approximately 1 hour or 1.5 hours each day.
• Class sizes range from 6-12 per instructor.
• Requires extensive training and proof of level certification by the national governing skating body, USFS.
• Provide supervisory functions including, but not limited to, scheduling, determining training needs, preparing training materials, and conducting training sessions.
• Demonstrate evidence of advanced technical and customer support leadership, skills in mentoring, training, expert course management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5+ years competitive ice skating experience.
• Understanding of ice skating fundamentals and techniques.
• Extensive training and proof of level certification by the national governing skating body (USFS). Must be certified at Juvenile Freestyle or above.
• Work is mostly done without direct supervision.
• Provide support for divisional/departmental services.
• Must complete an Ohio fingerprinted background check.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Senior Moves in Field, Novice Freestyle Test or higher
• Experience instructing Learn to Skate classes

Required Application Documents

Resume / Cover Letter

Posting Contact Information

David Goodman [email protected]

Additional Information

A criminal background check may be required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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