Skating Academy Instructor Level I
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The Skating Academy Instructor Level I instructs participants in Learn to Skate programs under the direction of the Assistant Manager and Skating Director, tracks attendance, maintains safety, and assists with ice shows, providing a safe and fun learning environment.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Rate: $14 USD per hour
Description
Under the direction of the Assistant Manager and the Skating Director, the Skating Academy Instructor Level I instructs participants in “Learn to Skate” programs.
The expected starting pay is $14.00 per hour. (The 2026 salary range for this position is $14.00 to $17.00 per hour).
Seasonal and part-time employees performing work for at least 80 hours in a year for the City are eligible for Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST). ESST is paid at the same hourly rate that an employee is paid from employment with the City. ESST will accrue at a rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours of ESST per year. ESST begins to accrue at the commencement of employment. Employees may begin using ESST once they have worked 80 hours.
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Skating Academy Instructor Level I Immediate Supervisor: Skating DirectorFLSA Status: Non-exemptPay Rate: Level One $14.00 to $17.00Position Summary: Instruct participants in Learn to Skate program.
Skating Academy Instructor Level I Position Description
Department: Parks & Recreation/Arena
Immediate Supervisor: Skating Director
Pay Grade: Per City Compensation Plan
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Last Updated: (date) 10/2013
Positions Supervised: N/A
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Arena Manager and the Skating Director, the Skating Academy Instructor Level I instructs participants in “Learn to Skate” programs.
Essential Functions
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Assists in the instruction of the Learn to Skate program.
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Teaches the Learn to Skate classes as required.
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Tracks students attendance and progress.
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Assists in controlling the students both on and off the ice.
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Establishes and maintains good relationships with the public.
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Maintains punctuality in arriving and departing at schedule times.
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Assists in annual ice show as assigned.
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Following class criteria, instructs students according to their appropriate ability level.
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Performs other essential job duties.
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Regular and timely work attendance.
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Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training.
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Provides a safe and fun learning environment.
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Follows the policies and procedures of the ice arena.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Knowledge of basic ice-skating skills.
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Ability to teach USFS Snowplow Sam through Basic 5.
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Ability to be in skates and on the ice for a minimum of 3 hours.
Minimum Qualifications
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Hockey or figure skating experience.
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One year of experience teaching in a group setting.
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Past participation in group lessons in an established school, club or apprenticeship program.
This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River’s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.
Physical Requirement
Importance
Frequency
Standing or Walking
Essential
Daily
Operating a Vehicle
Essential
Daily
Skating or Walking on Ice
Essential
Daily
Pushing/Pulling
Highly Important
Frequently
Exposure to Temperature Extremes
Highly Important
Daily
Exposure to Noise
Highly Important
Daily
Telephone Operation
Highly Important
Occasionally
Requires Good Vision
Highly Important
Frequently
Requires Large Motor Skills
Highly Important
Frequently
Requires Far Vision
Highly Important
Frequently
Requires Near Vision
Highly Important
Frequently
Bending, Twisting, or Reaching
Essential
Frequently
Lifting or Carrying up to 25–50 lbs
Essential
Occasionally
Balance and Coordination
Essential
Constantly
Manual Dexterity
Highly Important
Frequently
Verbal Communication in Noise
Highly Important
Frequently
Stamina/Endurance
Highly Important
Frequently
This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.
Position is open until filled.
Qualifications
Experience
Required
- 1 year: Experience teaching in a group setting
Equal Opportunity Employer
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