Skating Instructor

Organization Overview:

At Vivo we're on a mission to raise healthier generations in Calgary and beyond. We want Canadians of all ages to achieve their optimal health at home, school, work and play. We're creating local, evidence-based solutions to support individuals and whole communities be more active and connected by charting a course to make 10% shifts - shifts in people's lifestyles, shifts in the care and design of communities and shifts in decision making at organizational and government levels.

Reports to: Sport Coordinator

Schedule: Able to commit to at least one of the following shifts for a full 10-week session each season (spring and summer.):

• Saturday  – 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
• Sunday - 10:30 am to 1:00 pm

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 First Aid (Formerly known as Standard First Aid) and CPR-C/AED certifications
• Police Information Clearance with Vulnerable Sectors Search within the past 2 months
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, encouraging, and able to motivate students of all ages
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience and performance
• Access to Vivo facilities and resources
• Opportunities for professional development and training

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