Skate Instructor/Group (Learn to Skate Instructor) (Hourly) at City of Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Skate Instructor/Group (Learn to Skate Instructor) (Hourly) (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req7753
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
LOCATION: EPIC INDOOR POOL/ ICE RINK
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $15.00 - 34.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: This position has consistent openings, and we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

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Job Summary: Provides group instruction in the sport of ice skating to a variety of ages and abilities.

Essential Job Functions:
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor does the list include all tasks which may be expected to be completed.
-Enforces ice skating rules and regulations necessary for the safety of skating participants.
-Accurately judges and placement of students for skate classes.
-Reports all exceptional occurrences to the supervisor.
-Attends scheduled Group Instructor's Staff meetings and training sessions.
-Required to maintain necessary logs and records relating to the teaching of Ice Skating.
-Prepares and signs all skating class certificates.
-Able to demonstrate all necessary skating moves as it pertains to group instruction.
-Performs any other related or similar duties as assigned.
-Abide by the skate instructor's rules of conduct.
-Cleans and maintains Skate Instructor's locker room.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Ice Skating Coordinator.

Supervision Exercised: None

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.


• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.


• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.


• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Education and experience Required
-Must be at least 16 years of age.
-Must attain a Community First Aid and Community CPR certificate within the first 6 months of employment.
-Must attain the Learn to Skate USA certification, Safeskate/Safesport and necessary memberships within the fist 6 months of employment.
-Has ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, subordinates and the general public.
-Effective communication skills with all ages.
-Good physical condition.
-Stooping, bending and lifting up to forty pounds required.
-Advance skating ability required.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Job Summary: Provides group instruction in the sport of ice skating to a variety of ages and abilities.

Essential Job Functions:
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor does the list include all tasks which may be expected to be completed.
-Enforces ice skating rules and regulations necessary for the safety of skating participants.
-Accurately judges and placement of students for skate classes.
-Reports all exceptional occurrences to the supervisor.
-Attends scheduled Group Instructor's Staff meetings and training sessions.
-Required to maintain necessary logs and records relating to the teaching of Ice Skating.
-Prepares and signs all skating class certificates.
-Able to demonstrate all necessary skating moves as it pertains to group instruction.
-Performs any other related or similar duties as assigned.
-Abide by the skate instructor's rules of conduct.
-Cleans and maintains Skate Instructor's locker room.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Ice Skating Coordinator.

Supervision Exercised: None