Hockey Instructor- Summer Camp

The Summer Hockey Camp Instructor delivers fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate instruction during a multi‑day summer hockey camp. Instructors lead both on‑ice and off‑ice activities while creating a safe, positive environment that promotes skill development, teamwork, and enjoyment of the game.

Essential Duties & Requirements: 

• Lead high‑energy on‑ice instruction focusing on skating fundamentals, puck skills, shooting, small‑area games, and age‑appropriate hockey concepts.
• Supervise and participate in off‑ice activities including dryland games, team-building activities, and camp programming.
• Assist with weekly field trip to the local park district pool, ensuring camper safety, engagement, and positive behavior.
• Adapt coaching methods to different ages, skill levels, and learning styles.
• Promote sportsmanship, effort, teamwork, and respect at all times.
• Maintain a safe environment by enforcing equipment requirements and following rink, camp, and USA Hockey/SafeSport guidelines.
• Support daily camp operations including setup, transitions, and group management.
• Represent the camp professionally when interacting with campers, parents, and staff.
• Typical work day 8:30am-3:30pm.

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 certifications 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:

• Strong skating and hockey 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