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
Soldier Field – ASM Global
1410 S. Museum Campus Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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