Hockey Skating Instructor

Position: Hockey Skating Instructor

Rate: $16.75/hour

Application Deadline: 5/30/2024

Foothills is looking for an instructor that is enthusiastic about the game of hockey. As the Hockey Instructor, you will coach players on the techniques and skills needed to play hockey. The position will provide leadership, training, on-ice instruction and coaching support to participants.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and implementation of the lesson programs and special events.
• Instruct students on the rules, skills and proper techniques required to play hockey. Must participate in each class and with every level.
• Responsible for recording attendance and progress of each participant. Encourage participants to register for next session.
• Inform parents if any difficulties arise and keep them informed of accomplishments of students.
• Ensure that appropriate equipment is available for classes and events; set up and take down equipment. Completes preventative maintenance by inspecting equipment on a regular basis.
• Be prepared, creative and energized when teaching.
• Provide a safe learning environment; keep students in line of vision at all times/never turn back on class; enforce safety and program rules, policies, and regulations.
• Encourage students and parents to practice in between lessons.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• One year experience coaching. Ability to successfully teach and demonstrate on-ice hockey skills.
• Three years skating experience.
• Knowledge of the USA Hockey guidelines a plus!
• Concussion recognition training is required prior to employment and must be renewed annually.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications preferred.
• Flexible schedule to work nights and weekends. Monday and Tuesday nights are required.

As a Part-Time Foothills employee, benefits include:

• FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena
• FREE drop-in fitness classes (includes but is not limited to yoga, Zumba and aerobic classes)
• Golf discounts ($3 - $14 for 9 holes depending on day of week, free driving range and more!)
• Discounts on other recreation programs/classes
• Flexible schedule
• Accrued sick time (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• Wellness Program- earn points for additional program discounts/free classes
• Scholarship Program (eight $500 scholarships awarded per year)
• Eligible to participate in 401(k) plan

About Us
Creating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the well-being of your community.