Skate and Hockey Program Assistant

The Program Assistant – Skate & Hockey assist the instructors in the successful delivery of hockey and skate programs.

 

Responsibilities

  •  Assist the instructor in the delivery of the program (on and off the ice)
  • Demonstrate skills and teaching progressions
  • Supervise practice sessions
  • Lead warm-ups and cool-downs under the direction of the instructor
  • Set up equipment for on-ice activities and games
  • Reinforce learned skills by following up on instructor’s instruction
  • Lead circuits, drills and group activities
  • Take attendance
  • Provide friendly customer service for our guests
  • Provide additional assistance as required
  • Attend training sessions, orientations and meetings as required

 Qualifications                      

  • Previous experience in a skating and/or hockey environment
  • Confident skater
  • Outgoing and friendly personality
  • Ability to approach strangers with ease
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Willingness to learn the daily updates about the park
  • Ability to take direction and work independently
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
  • Excellent problem solving skills

Physical Demands

  • Fast paced indoor environment
  • Colder than normal working conditions
  • Standing, walking or skating for long periods will be required
  • Lifting children when they have fallen
  • Shifts of 2 hours
  • Weekday, weekend and holiday shifts