Skating Instructor Salary $16.04 - $17.28 Hourly
Location: 430 3rd Street, Farmington
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2026
Department: Parks and Recreation Division
Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 02/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Skating Instructors are responsible for teaching participants how to skate using the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) Learn to Skate USA Program. This includes supervising participants on the ice, demonstrating skating skills, assist with planning lessons and schedule, evaluating participant skills and determining if participants meet USFSA ice skating level requirements to be eligible for testing. Oversee and teach USFSA Learn to Skate USA program lessons to children.
Evaluate skating skills of participants in order to determine if the participant has successfully met all the requirements in the level for which they participated.
Break down and then demonstrate skating skills on the ice to participants.
Provide feedback to participants during skating lessons on what areas are being performed well and what areas need improvement.
Knowledge of USFSA Learn to Skate USA Program
Must have the ability to effectively teach and communicate with children including the ability to lead and motivate children.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to successfully demonstrate the skills being taught to participants
Customer service skills including the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Display a positive, respectful attitude
Ability to speak in front of groups
Must be patient, courteous, reliable, and dependable.
Ability to work different shifts including nights and weekends.
Ability to develop positive working relationships and maintain a respectful work environment.
Ability to handle stress and stressful situations
Employer:
City of Farmington (MN)
Address: 430 Third St. Farmington, Minnesota, 55024
Phone: 651-280-6811
Website: http://www.farmingtonmn.gov