Learn To Skate Instructor - Winter Village At Bryant Park

Job Description

Job Description

LEARN TO SKATE INSTRUCTOR - Winter Village At Bryant ParkSports Facilities Management, LLCLOCATION: New York City, NYDEPARTMENT: OPERATIONSREPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGERSTATUS: SEASONAL (NON-EXEMPT)ABOUT THE COMPANY:Winter Village at Bryant Park is a premier event and attraction held annually in the heart of Manhattan. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.Winter Village at Bryant Park is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the General Manager, the Learn to Skate Instructor will lead the facility's youth (and some adult) ice skating offerings, including, but not limited to: Developmental Classes (ages 3-8), After-School/Home School programs, Clinics, Camps, Private/Semi-Private Trainings, Performance Sessions, and Birthday Parties. The Learn to Skate Instructor is responsible for coaching and developing skaters. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals and groupsDevelop and implement training programs tailored to the skill levels and goals of athletesConduct on-ice and off-ice training sessions, focusing on technical skills, tactics, and physical conditioningTeach fundamental and advanced techniques of the Learn to Skate program Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing athlete performance and needs.Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivationDemonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequenceFriendly and courteous with athletes, parents, and team membersIdentifying athlete strengths and areas for developmentEnsuring a safe environment for all athletesImplementing the curriculum in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashionAdditional duties assigned by managementREQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:Coaching licenses (or active pursuit of) preferredFamiliarity with ISI and USFSA skating programsNeat in appearance and professional in manner and communicationInspiring confidence and self-beliefAt least 5 years of appropriate coaching/teaching skating in youth programs for athletes of various aptitudesProven experience as a coach or in a related role, with a strong background in figure skatingAbility to demonstrate and participate in on-ice activitiesMust have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skillsMust be a team playerMust have excellent communication skillsMust be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekendsMust possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified periodWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able to move or lift lightweight equipmentWork is performed in an ice arena environment, which includes cold temperatures and varying noise levelsPosition requires standing and activity for extended periods of time (indoors or outdoors), squatting, stooping, jogging, or bending into awkward positions while performing job functions