Learn to Skate Assistant Instructor (Waterloo)

Job Summary Our Learn to Skate Assistant Instructors are responsible for teaching basic skating skills to children, ages 3-8. Employees within this job classification must work very well with primary ages and they must have strong interpersonal skills to communicate with the participants’ parents. The Assistant Instructor is required to ensure the program is delivered as intended by management and that it meets or exceeds client standards. Head Instructors have additional responsibility and it's possible to progress into this role once you have experience in an Assistant role. Pay rate is dependent on experience as a figure skater/hockey player and as a skating coach. Typical Duties and Responsibilities * Arrive 15 minutes early to help set up training materials and greet participants * Supervise the warm-up skate while the Head Instructor takes attendance * Help lead the class through warm-up, basic skating activities and games * Lead a small group of 3-5 participants through skill-specific development drills for a portion of the class (approximately 20 minutes) Qualifications & Requirements * Must have experience figure skating or playing hockey at a competitive level * Must have knowledge of skating fundamentals and development tactics * Able to present themselves professionally and communicate appropriately with all customers and staff members * Solid planning and time management skills * Must be physically able to skate for 50 minutes continuously multiple times in a day, up to 6 hours in a row * Able to work and train in cold on-ice conditions * First-Aid/CPR required * Uniform purchase required ($100). Shift Availability - Thursdays: 330pm - 630pm - Saturdays: 830am - 1130am (or possibly 130pm) - Sundays: 1045am - 145pm Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $20.00 per hour Application question(s): - Please review the shift times in the job description and indicate which days of the week you would be available to work regularly. You must include at least one weekend day. Experience: - Skating Coaching: 1 year (preferred) - Personal Figure Skating or Hockey: 5 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: - First Aid & CPR/AED Certification (preferred) Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2nyeta