Skating Instructor

Organization Overview

Vivo for Healthier Generations is a charity with a profound purpose to ignite a mindset to LIVE for healthier generations. Our Collaboratory applies practices in social innovation to co-create and measure new kinds of healthy living solutions and our Centre is an inclusive environment for healthy lifestyles. Together, we create meaningful impact and change with individuals, our community and for the planet.

Schedule

Able to commit to at least one of the following shifts for a full 10-week session each season (Fall, Winter, Spring) and a full 8-week session each season (Summer):

• Tuesday - between 4:00 to 6:00 pm
• Thursday - between 4:00 to 7:30 pm
• Saturday - between 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
• Sunday - between 10:30 am to 1:30 pm (Spring and Summer only)

Reports to: Sport Program Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct group and private ice skating lessons for various age groups and skill levels
• Create lesson plans tailored to the needs and abilities of each student
• Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to help students improve their skating abilities
• Promote a safe and positive learning environment, emphasizing proper techniques and safety precautions
• Monitor and assess the progress of each student, adjusting instruction as necessary
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with students, parents, and staff
• Ownership of instruction, lesson set-up, lesson plan implementation, attendance taking, and use of equipment and teaching aids

Qualifications

• Proficient ice skating skills and a strong understanding of skating techniques
• Current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid and CPR-C/AED certifications
• A valid Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sectors Search completed within the past 2 months upon hire
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, encouraging, and able to motivate students of all ages
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends