Private Skate Instructor at City of Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Private Skate Instructor (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req7798
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
LOCATION: EPIC INDOOR POOL/ ICE RINK
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $45.00 - 75.00 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: Teaches private skate lessons at the level of their Professional Skater's Association (P.S.A.) or equivalent instructor's rating.

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 patrons.
-Reports all exceptional occurrences to the supervisor.
-Cleans and maintains Skate Instructor's locker room.
-Attends scheduled Pro Staff meetings.
-Required to maintain necessary logs and records relating to the teaching of Ice Skating.
-Maintains a P.S.A. or equivalent rating for ice skating instruction.
-Conducts annual goal meetings with parent/guardian of the skater.
-Performs any other related or similar duties as assigned.
-Abide by the employees rules of conduct and performance, stated in the City of Fort Collins Employee Manual along with specific ethics standards for an Ice Skating Instructor set by the Professional Skaters Association, P.S.A. or equivalent and EPIC.

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

Minimum Qualification / Job Standards:
Education and experience required:
-Must be at least 18 years of age. High School Diploma or GED
-Must attain Community First Aid and Community CPR certificates within the first 2 months of employment.
-Must acquire a P.S.A. or equivalent rating in the appropriate field(s) within the first 18 months of employment to teach past a Pre-Juvenile/Pre-Bronze level.
-Has ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, subordinates and the general public.
-Effective communication skills with all ages.
-Minimum 6 months in the EPIC Coaches Mentorship Program.
-Stooping, bending and lifting up to forty pounds required.
-Advance ice skating ability required.
-Minimum of 2 years as a Group Skate Instructor or equivalence in experience.
Thorough knowledge of the sport of figure skating.

EQUIPMENT UTILIZED
Machines and Equipment used in Work: Telephone, writing utensils, sound system, etc.

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Knowledge Skills and Abilities for Performance Advancement

Performance Level 1
-Performs as required by the job description with direct supervision.
-Passed the Juvenile Freestyle test in U.S.F.S.
-Restricted to teaching low level beginner skaters only, up to Open Juvenile.

Performance Level 2
-To qualify for level 2, the following must be achieved:
-For a freestyle coach, must have passed the U.S.F.S. juvenile freestyle test.
-For a Pairs coach, must have passed the U.S.F.S. Juvenile pairs test.
-For a Dance Coach, must have passed the U.S.F.S. Bronze dance test.
-P.S.A. or equivalent member in good standing. Acquire a PSA or equivalent rating. USFS compliant category "A or B" Coach.
-Favorable evaluation by the Ice Coordinator.

Performance Level 3
-A high level of proficiency and expertise in the instruction of figure skating is expected. To qualify for level 3, the following must be achieved:
-For a freestyle coach, must have passed the U.S.F.S. intermediate freestyle test and/or a P.S.A. or equivalent Registered rating in Freestyle.
-For a Pairs coach, must have passed the U.S.F.S. Juvenile pairs test and/or a P.S.A. or equivalent Registered rating in Pairs.
-For a Dance Coach, must have passed the U.S.F.S. Bronze dance test and/or a P.S.A. or equivalent Registered rating in Dance.
-Member in good standing and a P.S.A. or equivalent rated instructor. USFS compliant category "A or B" Coach.
-At least 2 years' experience in teaching private skate lessons.
-Favorable evaluation by the Ice Coordinator.

Performance Level 4
-To qualify for level 4, the following must be achieved:
-For a freestyle coach, must have passed the U.S.F.S. Novice freestyle test and/or a P.S.A. or equivalent Certified rating in Freestyle.
-For a pairs coach, must have passed the U.S.F.S. Novice pairs test and/or a P.S.A. or equivalent Certified rating in Pairs.
-For a Dance Coach, must have passed the U.S.F.S. Silver dance test and/or a P.S.A. or equivalent Certified rating in Dance.
-Member in good standing and a P.S.A. or equivalent rated instructor. USFS compliant category "A" Coach.
-At least 3 years' experience in teaching private skate lessons.
-Favorable evaluation by the Ice Coordinator.

Performance Level 5
-To qualify for level 5, the following must be achieved:
-For a freestyle coach must have passed the U.S.F.S. junior freestyle test and/or a P.S.A. Senior or equivalent rating in Freestyle.
-For a Pairs Coach must have passed the U.S.F.S. Junior pairs test and/or a P.S.A. Senior or equivalent rating in Pairs.
-For a Dance Coach must have passed the U.S.F.S. Pre-Gold dance test and/or a P.S.A. Senior or equivalent rating in Dance.
-Member in good standing and a P.S.A. Senior or equivalent Rated Instructor. USFS compliant category "A" Coach.
-At least 4 years' experience in teaching private skate lessons.
-Favorable evaluation by the Ice Coordinator.

Performance Level 6
-To qualify for level 6, the following must be achieved:
-For a freestyle coach must have passed the U.S.F.S. senior freestyle test and/or a P.S.A. Master or equivalent rating in Freestyle.
-For a Pairs coach, must have passed the U.S.F.S. Senior pairs test and/or a P.S.A. Master or equivalent rating in Pairs.
-For a Dance Coach must have passed the U.S.F.S. Gold dance test and Free Dance and/or a P.S.A. Master or equivalent rating in Dance.
-Member in good standing and a P.S.A. Master or equivalent Rated Instructor. USFS compliant category "A" Coach.
-At least 5 years' experience in teaching private skate lessons.
-Favorable evaluation by the Ice Coordinator.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Environment: Work is performed in several environments as follows: 1) skating on an ice arena surface; 2) standing and moving about in a cold environment; 3) traveling to a variety of City locations; 4) sitting for extended periods of time while attending meetings; 5) some in-state travel.

Physical Demands: Work will require the following: 1) regular standing, walking and ice skating; 2) bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, jumping, twisting, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing; physical activity required while skating; 3) Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.4) hand-eye coordination; 5) foot-eye coordination; 6) vision to read written materials and to observe programs; and 7) speech and hearing capabilities to maintain communications with employees and citizens. 8) Must be able to meet the requirements to obtain First Aide/CPR Training within the first six months of employment, and knowledge of emergency procedures.
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: Teaches private skate lessons at the level of their Professional Skater's Association (P.S.A.) or equivalent instructor's rating.

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 patrons.
-Reports all exceptional occurrences to the supervisor.
-Cleans and maintains Skate Instructor's locker room.
-Attends scheduled Pro Staff meetings.
-Required to maintain necessary logs and records relating to the teaching of Ice Skating.
-Maintains a P.S.A. or equivalent rating for ice skating instruction.
-Conducts annual goal meetings with parent/guardian of the skater.
-Performs any other related or similar duties as assigned.
-Abide by the employees rules of conduct and performance, stated in the City of Fort Collins Employee Manual along with specific ethics standards for an Ice Skating Instructor set by the Professional Skaters Association, P.S.A. or equivalent and EPIC.

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

Supervision Exercised: None.

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