Title: Skating Instructor

Position Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Company: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC

Location: Oakland Ice Center

Reports To: Skating Director

Pay Range: $22.50 /hour

Position Summary:

• To teach the technical aspect of skating and to ensure that ice skating in the Sharks Ice Facilities is enjoyable and rewarding for all.

Shift Information:

• You must be available to work 2/3rds of the scheduled events for each month including weekends and some holidays.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and keep class attendance records up to date.
• Be familiar with all maneuvers taught at each level of Solar4America Ice curriculum.
• Be familiar with all maneuvers taught at each level of the ISI program.
• Decide which maneuvers to be taught and reviewed.
• Be prompt and on time for assignment.
• Assist with class lesson set up including getting out teaching aids.
• Meet and exceed customer expectation. Classes should be fun friendly and organized.
• Keep skaters active and vary maneuvers.
• Ensure all students receive equal amount of instruction.
• Supervise and play games with music during practice times.
• Develop social skills
• Meet with parents and discuss students progress
• Keep students and parents informed of skating competitions and activities.
• Promote ISI testing keep students and parents informed of test sessions
• Assist with rental skates, check new students for proper fit of skates.
• Assist all facility personnel during peak hours and special events.
• Prepare and turn in payroll sheets on time.
• Prepare class certificates and progress reports
• Recommend class level for re-enrollment.
• Encourage new enrollment and promote re-enrollment.
• Keep up to date with the latest skating rules and trends.
• Promote Pro Shop.
• Follow all rink rules, policies and procedures.
• Know emergency procedures for equipment and evacuation of building.
• Must be available/flexible to work all class lesson days and times.
• To maintain instructor status, the minimum of two weekdays starting at 5:15 pm or one weekday starting at 5:15 pm and Saturday 9:45 am
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to wear SSE assigned uniform during all shifts
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends, possibly holidays, and late nights.
• Posses a record of high achievement as an ice skater or a coach in Figure Skating, Hockey, Speed Skating or Dance.
• Able to work well with youth, adults and has a positive relationships with customers.
• Good working knowledge of Ice Skating Institute programs and other skating clubs and organizations.
• Requires long periods of ice skating and standing on skates giving instruction.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 401k (pre-tax and Roth options)
• Complimentary or discounted sports and event tickets
• $200 employee referral bonus for each friend hired
• 30% discount in the Sharks Pro Shop
• Food and beverage discount at SAP Center, TechCU Arena, and Stanley's when working
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Free Barracuda tickets
• Free ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
• Free employee parking
• Fun environment

This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Summary:

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment ("SSE") has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T - Team success is more important than individual success

E - Exceptional e