Job Description

About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a forward thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 73,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land.


The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 300 benefit-earning employees, 500+ part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation and many other important public services to a growing community.

The Position

The City of Maple Grove is seeking a Skating School Instructor to teach Learn to Skate USA elements to participants in a group setting. This position will help foster a positive learning environment for all participants, to help develop their skating skills and confidence. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Skating Director.


Interviews are being conducted as applications are received

Responsibilities

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Assist the Skating Director to facilitate the continual success of the Maple Grove Skating School. Maintain a positive attitude, emotional maturity and exemplary conduct. Teach Learn to Skate USA elements to participants in a group setting following the rules of Learn to Skate USA and the Maple Grove Skating School Instructor Guidelines. Instruct participants with positive reinforcement to uphold a relaxed, orderly and calm atmosphere. Communicate general information to parents/guardians. Familiarization of the emergency and accident procedures that are provided by the City of Maple Grove. Perform other related duties as requested by the Skating Director.

Knowledge of:

Learn to Skate USA program elements.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively with the skating director, other instructors, participants, and parents/guardians. Work independently. Positively motivate children and adults. Maintain order in a group setting.

Qualifications

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 15 years of age or older. Must be able to skate on ice with participants. Member of Learn to Skate USA or able to become a member within two weeks of hire.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of Learn to Skate USA program elements. Experience working with children and adults. Experience or ability to teach Learn to Skate USA elements to children and adults.

Supplemental Information

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