Summary

Skate School Instructor I is responsible for teaching the basic fundamentals of ice skating using ISI (Ice Sports Industry) guidelines to registered participants, while creating a safe and fun environment. This position will assist lead instructors in the testing and advancement of Skate School program participants.

Essential Duties Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Instructs basic skills skating lessons according to the guidelines of the Learn to Skate program
• Displays and communicates general knowledge of ISI policies and procedures and Roseville Skating Center Skate School program offerings
• Demonstrate exemplary conduct and maintain a professional demeanor, ensuring appropriate and respectful behavior when interacting with you participants in the Roseville Skate School program
• Provide suggestions for proper skill level placement for basic skills classes
• Assist with student control/management on and off the ice to ensure safety of all patrons
• Establish a good public relations with public, skate school participants, families and fellow instructors
• Assist with annual ice show (winter session only), leading/teaching numbers, assisting with coordination and flow during rehearsals and performances
• Continually shows respect for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and interests. Exhibits sensitivity to the needs of diverse audiences in all duties performed on behalf of the City to support Roseville in building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment and community.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Experience/Education

• Participated in group lessons with either a skate school or established club and passed the level of ISI Freestyle 3 or equivalent
• 1-2 years teaching experience in a group setting or equivalent
• Ability to teach students from Tots – Delta levels, according to ISI standards
• Communicate orally and in writing and to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Is punctual, reliable and dependable in regards to work schedule
• Must have concussion training certificate by the first day (provided by the City of Roseville or current certification must be submitted)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most work is performed in an indoor ice arena environment, with majority of the shift on the ice surface. The position requires attendance at evening and weekend programs and events.

Limited lifting of 20-50 pounds or less is required less than 20% of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a cold environment and exposed to colder and slippery conditions.

Activities that occur constantly (2–5 hours/shift): skating, walking, sitting, balancing, reading, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions

Activities that occur frequently (1–3 hours/shift): feeling and eye/hand/foot coordination

Activities that occur occasionally (up to 1 hours/shift): lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, handling, reaching and grasping

Activities that occur rarely (do not exist as regular part of job): crawling