Learn to Skate Assistant Coach

Learn to Skate Assistant Coach

Location

3000 N Stiles Rd, Scottville, MI

Job Type

Provisional Employee

Job Number

0001

Department

Recreational Services

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The part-time Assistant Learn to Skate Coach supports the Head Coach in developing skaters skills in a positive, safe, and encouraging environment, and helps foster teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. This position reports to the Learn to Skate Head Coach.

Job Duties

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting on-ice practices.

• Teach and demonstrate proper skating techniques, including:

• Forward and backward skating

• Edge work

• Crossovers

• Starts and stops

• Agility and speed development

• Provide individual feedback and encouragement to athletes.

• Help maintain a safe and organized practice environment.

• Assist during games, clinics, camps, and special events as needed.

• Set up and organize practice equipment before and after sessions.

• Communicate professionally with players, parents, and coaching staff.

• Promote teamwork, respect, and a positive attitude among participants.

• Follow all organization, league, and SafeSport policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous hockey or figure skating experience with strong skating fundamentals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with athletes of various ages and skill levels.
• Reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic.
• Current coaching certifications (or willingness to obtain), such as:
• Learn to Skate USA certification
• SafeSport Training

Prior coaching or teaching experience preferred but not required.

Working conditions are cold climate. Position can involve sitting, standing, walking, running, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.

• Ability to skate for extended periods.
• Lift and move equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Stand, bend, and demonstrate skating techniques throughout practices.

Sessions are held on Sunday afternoons for 2-3 hours with 3-4 sessions per season.

Compensation

$15-$20 hourly wage commensurate with experience and qualifications

Free admission to public skate

West Shore Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. ADA compliance requires the College to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The College enforces a drug-free workplace; successful applicants may be required to submit to drug testing.

This position is a non-benefited position.

Employer West Shore Community College

Address 3000 N Stiles Rd.

Scottville, Michigan, 49454

Phone (231)843-5986

Website http://www.westshore.edu