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City of Manhattan, Kansas

Recreation Seasonal - Ice Skating Instructor

City of Manhattan, Kansas, Manhattan, Kansas, United States, 66506


(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $13.00/hour Closing Date: 11/01/2024

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable (Monday, Tuesday Evenings, and Saturday Mornings)

How to apply: Using the "apply" button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.

The City of Manhattan values diversity and draws strength from the diversity of the team. The City is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The City is always seeking qualified Minority, Veteran, Women and Disabled applicants to fill available employment vacancies. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Purpose : Manhattan Ice Academy is MPRD's learn-to-skate program, designed to help participants of all ages become proficient on ice. Ice skating lessons run throughout the length of the ice rink season, on Monday and Tuesday nights. The program adjusts instructors to the appropriate skill levels of the skaters enrolled. Instructors teach participants to skate according to the program standards.

Job DutiesTeaches the daily activities of the skating lesson program.Follows direction from MPRD supervisor, Ice Rink manager, and Skating Lessons supervisor.Regularly communicates with lesson supervisor to ensure that all organizational goals are being met.Provides excellent customer service and possess a service philosophy which reflects the mission for the Parks and Recreation Department.Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment. Other duties as assigned.Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Additional Qualifications

Knowledge of ice-skating technique, either figure or hockey.Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Training or experience in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.Other Information

This is not a KPERS covered position. As such, employees in this role will not work 1,000 hours (or more) per year.Applicants must pass a background check.Staff may be asked to work weekends and holidays.Ice rink is open November 9th-February 8th .Staff will be required to attend in-service training.