at ASM Global in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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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