Learn to Skate Instructor
Bemidji Figure Skating Club
Bemidji, MN
Job Title: Learn to Skate Instructor
Start Date: Immediately
Base Pay: $16/hr (actual pay dependant upon prior coaching experience)
Potential Hours: Mondays 6:00-8:00pm with occasional Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm throughout the year
Job Description: Bemidji Figure Skating Club is seeking a fun, enthusiastic Learn to Skate Instructor with a passion for helping skaters develop a love for skating. Must be able to work as a team with other coaches. Prior experience managing group classes is a plus. This would be a great opportunity for skaters who are attending Bemidji State University, Northwest Technical College, and Oak Hills Community College to work part-time.
Qualifications:
- Candidates who have passed at least Pre-Silver Skating Skills and Bronze Singles will be given priority.
- Other past experiences will be taken into consideration for those who have not passed the above recommended tests.
- Candidates must be at least 16 years of age, and able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.
- Submit the coaching application to the Learn to Skate Director, who will turn it into the BFSC Board of Governors.
- Complete SafeSport Certification, and turn in the certificate with your application.
- Candidates must have student coached at least 3 Learn to Skate sessions with at least 30 hours with the Bemidji Figure Skating Club (hours must be submitted with application), and possess a written favorable recommendation from the student coach’s supervisor to be considered for a coaching position.
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- Candidates must have a written letter of recommendation from a prior club and at least one documented year of coaching experience. A resume must accompany this written documentation, which includes two reference names, and either a telephone number or email address.
- Prior to coaching, the candidate must be in compliance with Learn to Skate USA as an instructor.
- Must be familiar with Snowplow Sam 1-2 and Basic 1-6 curriculum. Priority will be given to those who are familiar with Pre-Free Skate through Free Skate 6 and/or Hockey 1 through Hockey Power.
The Board of Governors and Learn to Skate Director will set up an interview with the candidate in person or on google meet after a letter of application and all accompanying documents are submitted.
For Inquiries, please contact: BFSC Learn to Skate Director at learntoskate@bemidjifigureskatingclub.com