RP Lumber Center Hockey Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Hockey Instructors are instrumental staff responsible upholding our standards while making the guests experience a great one. Hockey Instructors should be dynamic and keep players engaged, organized, safe and ensure that the players have fun. Hockey Instructors are responsible for assisting on & off the ice and teaching at skill development stations for all hockey development programs.

Pay Rate: $32 per hour

Flexible Scheduling

Night and Weekend Shifts

RESPONSIBILITIES:

On and off ice instruction

• Assist Learn to Play Hockey programming on and off-ice activities, including check-in, assisting players with gear, rink supplies set up and other assigned duties.
• Assist Hockey Initiation programs including teaching skill development stations
• Assist skill development for all assigned rinks programs including rec-league clinics and practices-support all rinks hockey programs.
• Be a positive ambassador for the sport of hockey & The RP Lumber Center
• Hockey Coaches/Instructors are responsible to assist at Hockey Initiation, Learn to Play Hockey, Hockey Camps and coach teams as assigned.
• Hockey Instructors should be at the rink at least 30 minutes before scheduled sessions and be ready to go onto the ice 15 minutes before players take the ice.
• Meet with Head Hockey Coach/ Instructor prior to scheduled sessions to review on ice plan.
• Interact with players and parents prior to taking the ice, be friendly.
• Assist with ice set up, pucks, nets etc.
• Stop and teach – set a standard for development by using positive reinforcement when coaching.
• Be present and interact with all participants - make it fun!
• Stay with your assigned skill station and keep the group organized.
• Be familiar with “Next Steps” Programs.
• Make sure all interactions with players are fun and productive.
• Score keep hockey games as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Must have 2 years of hockey experience.
• Ability to demonstrate on ice hockey skills.
• Meet all USA Hockey and Safesport screening requirements and hold a Level 1 or 2 USA Hockey coaching credential.
• Must be able to ice skate; lift and carry up to 25 pounds while skating.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to excel in team atmosphere.
• Demonstrate a fun, energetic and outgoing personality.
• Organized with the ability to multi-task and problem solve in a fast paced work environment.
• Flexible schedule – must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to be a team player and enjoy working in a team environment.
• Have knowledge and a clear understanding of the USA Hockey American Development Model Association Program. (ADM)
• Customer service oriented.
• Hard working, detail oriented and results oriented.
• Project a professional image that reflects our values.
• Passionate about teaching; possesses dynamic characteristics of energy, assertiveness, drive, enthusiasm, and fun

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. It is expected that the employee performs these and any other activities which may be assigned or which may occur in the normal course of work. This description is not a contract or guarantee of employment

The City of Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice to all applicants: Residents of the City of Edwardsville may receive preferential consideration for employment if all other employment qualifications are equal.