Figure Skating Instructor- Summer Camp

The Figure Skating Summer Camp Instructor provides engaging, age‑appropriate instruction and supervision in a fun and supportive camp environment. Instructors lead both on‑ice and off‑ice activities while helping skaters develop fundamental skills, confidence, and a love for figure skating.

Essential Duties & Requirements: 

• Lead on‑ice instruction focusing on skating fundamentals, edges, stroking, turns, basic jumps, spins, and performance skills appropriate to skater ability.
• Supervise and participate in off‑ice activities, including warm‑ups, stretching, conditioning, games, and team‑building activities.
• Assist with a weekly field trip to the local park district pool, ensuring skater safety, engagement, and positive behavior.
• Adapt instruction to various ages, skill levels, and learning styles.
• Encourage confidence, sportsmanship, teamwork, and respectful behavior on and off the ice.
• Maintain a safe environment by enforcing equipment requirements and following rink, camp, and SafeSport guidelines.
• Support daily camp operations including setup, group transitions, and schedule flow.
• Interact professionally with campers, parents, and fellow staff as a positive representative of the program.

Professional Expectations:

• Arrive on time, prepared, and appropriately dressed for on‑ice and off‑ice activities.
• Model enthusiasm, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Maintain required background checks, SafeSport training, and skating/coaching credentials as applicable.

Hours/Schedule: 

• Weekdays 8:30a-3:30pm
• Schedule may vary based on enrollment

Pay Rate: 

• $15-$18 per hour

The Hoffman Estates Park District is a proactive equal-opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Strong figure skating skills with the ability to demonstrate fundamentals clearly.
• Prior coaching or instructional experience preferred, especially with youth athletes.
• Ability to lead a group with confidence, positivity, and patience.
• Must enjoy working with children and creating an encouraging learning environment.
• Must be 16 years or older
• CPR/AED certified preferred