Learn To Skate Coach | Part-Time | BodyArmor Ice Rink

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Learn To Skate Coach is responsible for teaching Learn-to-Skate classes, creating a safe and effective learning experience for skaters of all ages. The ICI Learn to Skate program is part of the Learn to Skate USA National program and follows its guidelines.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $11.00-$15.00

For Part-Time roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

BodyArmor Ice Rink is a community ice rink, offering a variety of skating classes and camps, and is additionally the home of the Hawkeye Skating Club, ICH Youth Hockey, University of Iowa Men’s and Women’s Club Hockey teams and the practice facility for the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders. The related facility, Xtream Arena and Greenstate Family Fieldhouse is home to the University of Iowa Women’s Volleyball team and the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders. The venues are owned by the community development corporation ArenaCo and managed by OVG.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for always promoting and representing the Facility positively.
• Provide instruction in accordance with Learn to Skate USA Guidelines.
• Encourage students to practice the skills they are learning outside of class
• May have to lift small children who can't stand up on their own 
• Actively recruit and promote our program and specialty classes to potential new skaters
• Have a welcoming and encouraging attitude with the skaters and parents
• Work with other coaches and coordinator to better our classes and programs
• Accurately and thoroughly evaluate students and at the end of the session - completing report cards and certificates 
• Attend coaches’ meetings and/or trainings
• Enforce on and off-ice rules

Qualifications

• Must meet Learn to Skate or USFS Coaching Compliance standards.
• Must maintain Safe Sport Compliance.
• Knowledge of USA Figure Skating By-Laws and Policies.
• Previous coaching experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to respond appropriately to customer service issues.
• Positive attitude with willingness to learn.
• Great at working in a team environment

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.