Ice Skating Instructor

Summary: The Ice Skating Instructor will teach a variety of skating lessons in a positive, safe, educational, and fun environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruct skating lessons in accordance with the District skating curriculum and guidelines.
• Teach skills essential to the development and growth of the skaters abilities and progress.
• Attend all informational staff meetings.
• Assist with Ice Show, competitions, and exhibitions, as well as special events held at Centennial Ice Arena.
• Maintain records as required (i.e., attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Follow all Park District policies and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Possess knowledge of skating maneuvers.
• Understand skill levels and teach in a progressive and safe manner.
• Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to participant and facility emergencies, including completion of accident/incident or minor injury log.
• Performs other Park District-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience: Must be at least 16 years old with some high school experience or up to one month of related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
American Red Cross CPR/AED
Safe Sport Certified
US Figure Skating Member in good standing
Learn to Skate USA Instructor Certification

Wage Range: $16.00-$30.00 per hour depending on qualifications 

Classification: Part-time, non-exempt

Schedule: Depending upon instruction and class schedule

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job may be exposed to weather conditions with some slightly disagreeable features. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits: 
•    Health & Fitness Membership
•    Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
•    Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf and Raquet Sports.

The Park District of Highland Park is an equal opportunity employer.