Hockey Instructor - Woodman's Sports & Convention Center

HOCKEY INSTRUCTOR - Woodland's Sports & Convention Center

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Janesville, WI

DEPARTMENT: ICE

REPORTS TO: HOCKEY LEAD

STATUS: PART-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Woodland's Sports & Convention Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Janesville, WI. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Woodland's Sports & Convention Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Hockey Instructor will lead the facility's youth (and some adult) hockey offerings, including, but not limited to: Leagues, Developmental Classes (ages 3-8), After-School/Home School programs, Clinics, Camps, Private/Semi-Private Trainings, Sports Performance Sessions, and Birthday Parties.

The Hockey Instructor at Wichita Ice Center is responsible for coaching and developing athletes in various hockey techniques across all skill levels. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals and groups
• Develop and implement training programs tailored to the skill levels and goals of athletes
• Conduct on-ice and off-ice training sessions, focusing on technical skills, tactics, and physical conditioning
• Teach fundamental and advanced techniques in hockey
• Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing athlete performance and need
• Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation
• Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence
• Promote discipline, respect, and sportsmanship in all team activities
• Friendly and courteous with athletes, parents, and team members
• Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development
• Ensuring a safe environment for all athletes
• Stay updated with the latest coaching techniques, sports science, and industry best practices
• All additional duties assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Member in good standing with USA Hockey Coaching Program required
• At least 2 years of appropriate coaching/teaching sport in youth programs for athletes of various aptitudes preferred
• Ability to demonstrate and participate in on-ice and off-ice activities
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent leadership and motivational skills
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekends
• Neat in appearance and professional in manner
• Strong knowledge of sports coach rules, techniques, and strategies
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Passion for sports and athlete development
• Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified period

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
• Must be able to move or lift lightweight equipment
• Work is performed in an ice arena environment, which includes cold temperatures and varying noise levels
• Position requires standing and activity for extended periods of time (indoors or outdoors), squatting, stooping, jogging, or bending into awkward positions while performing job functions