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INSTRUCTOR - Wichita Ice CenterSports Facilities Management, LLCLOCATION: Wichita, KSDEPARTMENT: OPERATIONSREPORTS TO: SKATING DIRECTORSTATUS: PART-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)ABOUT THE COMPANY:Wichita Ice Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Wichita, KS. 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. Wichita Ice Center 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:The Instructor will lead the facility's youth (and some adult) sports offerings, including, but not limited to: Leagues, Developmental Classes, After-School/Home School programs, Clinics, Camps, Private/Semi-Private Trainings, Sports Performance Sessions, and Birthday Parties.The Instructor is responsible for instructing and developing athletes in various ice sports, such as hockey, figure skating, or speed skating. 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 groupInstruct and coach children while they engage in group and individual sports activitiesPrepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriateMonitoring, evaluating, and enhancing athlete performance and needsProviding 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 athletesActively recruit new skaters and lesson participantsPrepare and sign all certificates and course record sheetsAccurately evaluate placements of students for skating instructionImplementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion Maintain equipment and ensure its proper useStay updated on current trends and best practices on coach trainingAll additional duties assigned by managementTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE:Coaching licenses (or active pursuit of) Familiarity with ISI and USFSA skating programsMember in good standing with PSAMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:At least 2 years of appropriate teaching sport in youth programs for athletes of various aptitudesAbility to adapt coaching techniques to different skill levels of all age groupsModel good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulnessNeat in appearance and professional in mannerMust have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skillsMust be a team playerMust have excellent leadership and motivational 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 periodPassion for sports and athlete developmentWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist highMust be able to move or lift lightweight equipmentPosition requires standing and activity for extended periods of time (indoors or outdoors), squatting, stooping, jogging, or bending into awkward positions while performing job functions
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