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Rockford Park District
Learn to Skate Instructor- Hockey
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What they do
A Self-Enrichment Teacher teaches classes that are taken by people wishing to learn new skills; they may be in academic subjects but generally do not lead to a degree or certification. Leads group classes or gives private instruction, and manages scheduling, advertising and record keeping. Works in a community education program or independently.
$34,781 / year median in Illinois
+12% projected growth
Job Description
TitleLearn to Skate InstructorDepartmentIce FacilitiesStatusSeasonalWork LocationVariousReports ToHockey CoordinatorWage$15/hourPosition DescriptionInstructs participants on the fundamentals of ice skating and hockey in a safe, friendly and professional manner.
Agency MissionThe Rockford Park District is in business to "help people enjoy life" by providing a quality park and recreation system.
Vision & Planning SystemThe District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.
Policy Management & Operations SystemEvery team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team's operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team's operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.
Leadership by Values SystemLeadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging StatementThe Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.
ConnectednessDepartments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.
Based on experience, instructors may teach any one in any one of the following tracts: Beginning level skatingBeginning level hockeyRecreational skatingIntermediate level hockeyFigure skating lessonsAdult skate lessons Communicates with participants at all times, providing regular feedback on participant performance.
Tracks progress and completes participant report cards.
Maintains open communication lines with Skating and Hockey Programmer & Director regarding participant progressAssist with any special events taking place within the Ice Facilities (i.e. public skate lessons, set-up/tear down based on event needs)Assists as needed at registration table prior to the beginning of each lesson.
Utilize the Rockford Park District's HRIS system for all HR and payroll-related requirements and to accurately clock in and out for all shifts.
Follows all facility and operational safety precautions.
Attends all regularly scheduled staff meetingsPerforms all other duties as assigned.
ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY
VALUESAgency VisionTo be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.Agency MissionThe Rockford Park District is in business to "help people enjoy life" by providing a quality park and recreation system.
Vision & Planning SystemThe District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.
Policy Management & Operations SystemEvery team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team's operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team's operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.
Leadership by Values SystemLeadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging StatementThe Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.
RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS
CULTUREDefinitionSustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL
COMMITMENTDefinitionTo work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.ConnectednessDepartments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
include the following. Other duties may be assigned Instructs participants on the fundamentals of ice skating and hockey in a safe, friendly and professional manner.Based on experience, instructors may teach any one in any one of the following tracts: Beginning level skatingBeginning level hockeyRecreational skatingIntermediate level hockeyFigure skating lessonsAdult skate lessons Communicates with participants at all times, providing regular feedback on participant performance.
Tracks progress and completes participant report cards.
Maintains open communication lines with Skating and Hockey Programmer & Director regarding participant progressAssist with any special events taking place within the Ice Facilities (i.e. public skate lessons, set-up/tear down based on event needs)Assists as needed at registration table prior to the beginning of each lesson.
Utilize the Rockford Park District's HRIS system for all HR and payroll-related requirements and to accurately clock in and out for all shifts.
Follows all facility and operational safety precautions.
Attends all regularly scheduled staff meetingsPerforms all other duties as assigned.