<p>Are you an ice skater who has a passion for teaching others? Join the Coon Rapids Skating school that provides a friendly, comfortable, and fun learning environment for skaters of all ages and abilities. We are looking for candidates that have completed the US Figure Skating Pre-Juvenile Freestyle test, Coon Rapids Ice Center Apprentice Program, or equivalent training program. </p> <p>The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered!   Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here!  </p> <p>This is us! - Video link - click here to get to know us!</p> <p>Applicant(s) hired will start in September for our fall sessions. Typical schedule would include Mondays from 6:10 pm - 7:10 pm/8:25 pm and Saturdays 10:50 am - 11:50 am. </p> <p>Hourly Hiring Range: $17.00 - $28.60 (DOQ)</p> <p> We currently have 2-5 vacancies available!</p> <p>The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race, color, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.</p> <p>Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.</p> <ul> <li>Instructs group lessons individually or with assistant.  (Note: instructor is responsible for finding a qualified substitute instructor for absences.) </li><li>Responsible for end of session progress reports sent home with each student. </li><li>Coordinates individual and/or group numbers for Ice Show. </li><li>Assists with testing sessions. </li><li>Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary. </li><li>Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers. </li><li>Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated. </li></ul> <p>To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.</p> <ul> <li>Completion of US Figure Skating Pre-Bronze Singles/Pre-Juvenile Free Skate test or Coon Rapids Ice Center Apprentice Program or equivalent training program. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.   </li><li>Promotes a favorable working relationship with all ice users. </li><li>Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. </li><li>Ability to perform duties with tact and discretion. </li><li>Handles confidential information appropriately. </li><li>Ability to perform job functions with high degree of accuracy. </li><li>Must have the ability to accept constructive criticism or discipline in a positive manner, initiating self-development to improve job performance.  </li><li>Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks, work effectively under pressure, and completes work in a timely and accurate manner with minimal supervision.  </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following:</p> <p>Minimum 16 years of age and skating experience as outlined above. Ability to work effectively and courteously with the public is essential.</p> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Successful completion of US Figure Skating Pre-Silver/Intermediate Free Skate test. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</p> <p>The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.</p> <ul> <li>Ability to stand and skate for long periods of time.  </li><li>Ability to work in cool temperatures. </li><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or keyboards; speak intelligibly, hear and read. </li><li>The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. </li><li>The employee must occasionally move, turn, lift and carry objects weighing up to the amount of the student skater using a jump harness, up to approximately 30 pounds. </li><li>Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision and depth perception. </li></ul> <p>EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:</p> <p>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Duties performed will be primarily within the Ice Center location.  This position works closely with others. Noise level in the ice center can be loud.</p> <p>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:</p> <ul> <li>Must comply with organizational and departmental policies. </li><li>Must contribute positively to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment. </li><li>Must make workplace safety the top priority. </li><li>Must know and practice the City's mission, vision, and values. </li></ul> <p>The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.</p> <p>The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.</p>