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Hockey Instructor - Woodman's Sports & Convention Center

The Sports Facilities Companies, Janesville, Wisconsin, United States, 53546

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Hockey Instructor - Woodman's Sports & Convention Center Location:

Janesville, WI

Department:

ICE

Reports To:

Hockey Lead

Status:

Part-time (Non-Exempt)

About the Company:

Woodland's Sports & Convention Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Janesville, WI. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Woodland's Sports & Convention Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation’s leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper‑growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry’s best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission‑focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team‑oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

Position Summary:

The Hockey Instructor will lead the facility’s youth (and some adult) hockey offerings, including, but not limited to: Leagues, Developmental Classes (ages 3‑8), After‑School/Home School programs, Clinics, Camps, Private/Semi‑Private Trainings, Sports Performance Sessions, and Birthday Parties. The Hockey Instructor at Wichita Ice Center is responsible for coaching and developing athletes in various hockey techniques across all skill levels. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals and groups

Develop and implement training programs tailored to the skill levels and goals of athletes

Conduct on‑ice and off‑ice training sessions, focusing on technical skills, tactics, and physical conditioning

Teach fundamental and advanced techniques in hockey

Monitor, evaluate, and enhance athlete performance and needs

Provide suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation

Demonstrate an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence

Promote discipline, respect, and sportsmanship in all team activities

Be friendly and courteous with athletes, parents, and team members

Identify athlete strengths and areas for development

Ensure a safe environment for all athletes

Stay updated with the latest coaching techniques, sports science, and industry best practices

Perform all additional duties assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications:

Member in good standing with USA Hockey Coaching Program required

At least 2 years of appropriate coaching/teaching sport in youth programs for athletes of various aptitudes (preferred)

Ability to demonstrate and participate in on‑ice and off‑ice activities

Excellent interpersonal, problem‑solving and communication skills

Team player with strong leadership and motivational skills

Willingness to work a flexible schedule, predominantly after‑school and weekends

Neat in appearance and professional in manner

Strong knowledge of sports coach rules, techniques, and strategies

Strong organizational and time‑management abilities

Passion for sports and athlete development

Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified period

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high

Must be able to move or lift lightweight equipment

Work performed in an ice arena environment, which includes cold temperatures and varying noise levels

Position requires standing and activity for extended periods of time (indoors or outdoors), squatting, stooping, jogging, or bending into awkward positions while performing job functions

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