Figure Skating Instructor - Morgan Park Sports Center

About the role

Job Title: Figure Skating Instructor

Reports To: Figure Skating Coordinator

Legends Global, 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

• Provide instruction to youth (ages 3 and up) and adults.
• Demonstrate proper use of equipment, techniques, and movement methods to help students achieve proficiency in the sport.
• Explain and enforce safety guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and assist in coordinating events.
• Keep management and parents informed of activities, student progress, and any issues as they arise.

The position requires the ability to

• Arrive prepared and on time for all classes and sessions.
• Record daily attendance for each class.
• Instruct students in all elements appropriate to their class level, ensuring each student receives sufficient practice to feel prepared for evaluation.
• Evaluate students on testing days and complete all required program forms.
• Input evaluated student levels into the computer registration system.
• Encourage and reinforce appropriate behavior among students.
• Model professional behavior by:
• Respecting facilities, patrons, and staff.
• Refraining from negative speech about patrons, instructors, or volunteers.
• Using professional and appropriate language in all coaching and patron interactions.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and professional appearance.
• Attend at least one continuing education seminar per year in any skating discipline.
• Attend all Figure Skating staff meetings as scheduled by the Skating Coordinator.
• Assist the Skating Coordinator with delegated duties.
• Notify the Skating Coordinator and management promptly regarding absences, and arrange for suitable substitutes when necessary.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

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.
• Hours: This position requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Able to work specifically on Sundays.

Benefits

• Paid Leave Accrual
• Sick Time Accrual - 401(k) once eligibility is met

To Apply

• Recruiter: Maggie Szot
• Soldier Field – ASM Global
• 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive
• Chicago, IL 60605