Figure Skating Coach Jobs
Figure Skating Coach jobs are open across youth recreational programs, competitive clubs, collegiate athletics, and private training facilities, at every level from assistant coach to head coach and director of skating, with specializations in freestyle, ice dance, and synchronized skating. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Bachelor’s degree: Experience may offset lack of college degree.
- Education/Biomechanics/Dance/Business, or closely related field preferred.
- Minimum 2 years coaching private individual lessons and group instruction
- Coach basic skating skills through Senior level and LTS
- Knowledge of IJS Scoring System
- Knowledge of Off Ice Training; Strength & Conditioning, Yoga and Dance
- Choreography: competitive, test and show programs
- Must be USFS member and pursuing ratings
- Work collaboratively with faculty, students, and parents
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in figure skating coach jobs.
- Current PSA or U.S. Figure Skating membership and discipline-specific rating
- SafeSport certification and background screening clearance
- Experience teaching freestyle, edges, or ice dance at multiple skill levels
- Ability to design structured lesson plans aligned with USFS test track requirements
- CPR and first aid certification current within required renewal period
- Previous experience coaching competitive skaters or managing group learn-to-skate programs
Tips for Your Figure Skating Coach Job Search
List your skating certifications prominently
PSA and U.S. Figure Skating ratings carry real weight with hiring managers. Put your current rating level, discipline, and any master-rated credentials in your resume header so screeners see them before reading anything else.
Tailor your resume to program type
A learn-to-skate program and a competitive club have completely different priorities. Highlight group lesson volume and beginner progression for recreational roles, then switch to competitive results and test-track achievements when targeting club or elite positions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists figure skating coach openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show athlete advancement in your materials
Hiring directors want evidence that skaters improved under your coaching. Document specific examples: a skater's level progression, a successful move from pre-preliminary to juvenile, or a first regional podium finish your athlete achieved.
Prepare a demo lesson or on-ice audition
Many rinks require a live coaching demo before extending an offer. Rehearse a structured 20-minute group or private session that shows your cuing language, edge correction technique, and how you handle skaters at different ability levels.
Negotiate scheduling terms before accepting
Ice time allocation, early-morning versus evening session commitments, and whether you share students with other coaches all affect your workload significantly. Clarify these conditions during the offer stage, not after your first week on the ice.
Figure Skating Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most figure skating coachs?
The most active employers for figure skating coachs right now are Canlan Sports, City of Greeley, and Phillips Academy, and the most openings are in Minnesota, Colorado, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Rinks operated by municipal parks departments and private skating clubs tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How do you become a figure skating coach?
Start by joining U.S. Figure Skating or the Professional Skaters Association and earning a discipline-specific coaching rating through their credentialing programs. Complete the mandatory SafeSport training and a background check, both of which are required before you can instruct minors. Build early experience assisting experienced coaches at a local club or learn-to-skate program, then accumulate a portfolio of skater progressions to present to hiring rinks.
Can I get hired as a figure skating coach with little experience?
Yes, entry-level figure skating coach roles do exist, particularly in learn-to-skate programs that need group class instructors for beginners and young children. Rinks filling these positions care more about your foundational skating ability, a valid PSA or U.S. Figure Skating membership, and cleared SafeSport certification than about years of independent coaching. Assisting an established coach first is a practical way to build references and on-ice teaching hours quickly.
What does the figure skating coach interview process look like?
Most rinks begin with a phone or video call to confirm your certifications, availability, and familiarity with the program's competitive or recreational focus. A second round typically involves an on-ice audition where you teach a live session to current skaters while the skating director observes your technique, communication style, and correction methods. Some employers also ask for references from past athletes or their parents before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to figure skating coach jobs?
You can find and apply to figure skating coach jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from rinks, clubs, and recreational programs across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your discipline, experience level, and location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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