Job Title: Figure Skating Instructor

Reports To: Figure Skating Coordinator

ASM, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for a Figure Skating Instructor at the Morgan Park Sports Center. The Figure Skating Instructor is responsible for assisting and/or running skating lessons at the Morgan Park Sports Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Include the following - other duties may be assigned.

• Provide instruction to youth (ages 3 and up) and adults

• Demonstrate proper use of equipment, techniques and methods of proper movement to achieve proficiency in sport

• Explain and enforce safety, rules and regulations

• Keep records and help coordinate events

Instructor is also responsible for keeping management and parents informed of activities and problems as they arise.

RESPONSIBILITES

Position requires ability to:

• Arrive prepared and on time

• Record attendance each day of class

• Instruct students in elements of class level. Making sure to devote time to each element in the level, so students feel prepared for their evaluation

• Evaluate students on testing day, and complete forms required by program

• Once students are evaluated, input students level into the computer registration program

• Encourage appropriate behavior of students.

• Model appropriate behavior by

• Respecting facilities, patrons and staff

• Not speaking negatively about patrons, other instructors or volunteers.

• Using appropriate language in coaching, and in conversations with patrons.

• Dressing appropriately and having a clean and tidy appearance.

• Attend at least one continuing education seminar (in any skating discipline) per year

• Attend all Figure Skating Staff meetings as organized by Skating Coordinator

• Aid the Skating Coordinator in duties assigned or delegated

• Notify Skating Coordinator and management regarding absences, and find staff to substitute for you

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

• 3+ years previous coaching experience preferred

• 5+ years competitive skating experience preferred

• Knowledge of the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program

• Knowledge of generally accepted coaching techniques

• Skill in organizing large groups of skaters (youth or mixed ages)

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors and management

• Must like working with children

• Reliable and responsible, with maturity and sound judgment

• Energy, assertiveness, innovation, creativity, and willingness to try new approaches and techniques

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have passed USFS Freeskate 6, or equivalent, must (can still be a full member of U.S. Figure Skating via their home club). Required to become SafeSport compliant within 3 months of start date.

To Apply:

Only candidates that apply through our online system will be considered. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact: 312-235-7148

Recruiter: Maggie Szot

Contact: (312)-235-7148

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