Skate Instructor/Group (Learn to Skate Instructor)

POSITION TITLE: Skate Instructor/Group (Learn to Skate Instructor) (Hourly)

REQUISITION #: req8521

DEPARTMENT: Recreation

LOCATION: EPIC INDOOR POOL/ ICE RINK

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

HOURLY RATE: $15.00 - 34.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 7/22/2026 . The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements

• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

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Job Summary: Provides group instruction in the sport of ice skating to a variety of ages and abilities.

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 participants. -Accurately judges and placement of students for skate classes. -Reports all exceptional occurrences to the supervisor. -Attends scheduled Group Instructor's Staff meetings and training sessions. -Required to maintain necessary logs and records relating to the teaching of Ice Skating. -Prepares and signs all skating class certificates. -Able to demonstrate all necessary skating moves as it pertains to group instruction. -Performs any other related or similar duties as assigned. -Abide by the skate instructor's rules of conduct. -Cleans and maintains Skate Instructor's locker room.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Ice Skating 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: -Must be at least 16 years of age. -Must attain a Professional First Aid and Professional CPR certificate within the first 6 months of employment. -Must attain the Learn to Skate USA certification, Safeskate/Safesport and necessary memberships within the first 6 months of employment. -Has ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, subordinates and the general public. -Effective communication skills with all ages. -Good physical condition. -Stooping, bending and lifting up to forty pounds required. -Advance skating ability required.

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