Ice Skating Instructor Jobs
Ice Skating Instructor jobs are open across recreational facilities, fitness centers, competitive skating clubs, and resort venues, at every level from beginner coach to master instructor and program director, with specializations in figure skating, hockey fundamentals, and adaptive skating. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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$13.00 Hourly
Main Campus (BG), OH
Student Worker
BGSU02086
President's Office
Student Employment
11/05/2026
4/30/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary
Provide high quality, on and off ice skating instruction to all ages and skill levels following curriculum through Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and ISI programming at the Slater Family Ice Arena.
Career Readiness Competencies:
- Career & Self-Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
Essential Functions
- Work under the direction of the Slater Family Ice Arena Hockey and Student Programming Coordinator and/or the Assistant Director of Programming.
- Provide a fun and safe learning environment for all participants at all times.
- Instruct participants in basic to advanced ice skating, figure skating, and hockey skills.
- Familiarity and ability to instruct specific curriculum from Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI.
- Follow lesson plans for assigned classes based on Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI curriculum.
- Continuously evaluate skaters within each class.
- Maintain industry standard level of membership, certification, and/or any other industry standard coaching/instruction requirement.
- Adhere to professional codes of conduct set forth by PSA, USFS, USA Hockey and ISI.
- Fill out necessary evaluation documentation for each assigned student.
- Participate in scheduled instructor meetings.
- Maintain open communication with parents to discuss skater progress.
- Ability and knowledge to communicate a basic level of understanding and detail regarding local skating and hockey organizations to educate skating families.
Minimum Qualifications
- Have proficient knowledge of basic levels and disciplines within Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI.
- Additional knowledge of advanced skill levels within Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI preferred.
- Significant figure skating or ice hockey background.
- Prior skating instruction experience preferred but not required.
- Must obtain required industry standard membership, certification, and/or any other industry standard coaching/instruction requirement.
- Be prepared and dressed appropriately for classes 15 minutes prior to the first class.
Additional Information
- Must submit resume with skating experience
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
EEOC Know Your Rights
OCRC Know Your Rights
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.
BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
$13.00 Hourly
Main Campus (BG), OH
Student Worker
BGSU02086
President's Office
Student Employment
11/05/2026
4/30/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary
Provide high quality, on and off ice skating instruction to all ages and skill levels following curriculum through Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and ISI programming at the Slater Family Ice Arena.
Career Readiness Competencies:
- Career & Self-Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
Essential Functions
- Work under the direction of the Slater Family Ice Arena Hockey and Student Programming Coordinator and/or the Assistant Director of Programming.
- Provide a fun and safe learning environment for all participants at all times.
- Instruct participants in basic to advanced ice skating, figure skating, and hockey skills.
- Familiarity and ability to instruct specific curriculum from Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI.
- Follow lesson plans for assigned classes based on Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI curriculum.
- Continuously evaluate skaters within each class.
- Maintain industry standard level of membership, certification, and/or any other industry standard coaching/instruction requirement.
- Adhere to professional codes of conduct set forth by PSA, USFS, USA Hockey and ISI.
- Fill out necessary evaluation documentation for each assigned student.
- Participate in scheduled instructor meetings.
- Maintain open communication with parents to discuss skater progress.
- Ability and knowledge to communicate a basic level of understanding and detail regarding local skating and hockey organizations to educate skating families.
Minimum Qualifications
- Have proficient knowledge of basic levels and disciplines within Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI.
- Additional knowledge of advanced skill levels within Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, or ISI preferred.
- Significant figure skating or ice hockey background.
- Prior skating instruction experience preferred but not required.
- Must obtain required industry standard membership, certification, and/or any other industry standard coaching/instruction requirement.
- Be prepared and dressed appropriately for classes 15 minutes prior to the first class.
Additional Information
- Must submit resume with skating experience
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
EEOC Know Your Rights
OCRC Know Your Rights
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.
BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ice skating instructor jobs.
- Current Professional Skaters Association or equivalent skating certification
- CPR and first aid certification, often required before first day
- Experience teaching beginner through advanced skaters across age groups
- Ability to demonstrate skating techniques safely at instructional speed
- Strong verbal communication skills for on-ice instruction and parent updates
- Availability for early-morning, evening, and weekend ice time slots
Tips for Your Ice Skating Instructor Job Search
List your skating certifications prominently
Put your Professional Skaters Association or U.S. Figure Skating credentials in a dedicated section near the top of your resume. Hiring managers screen for certification level before reading anything else, so burying it in a skills list costs you interviews.
Tailor applications to the skate discipline
A hockey-focused rink and a figure skating academy want different things. Rewrite your summary and bullet points to match the discipline in each posting, whether that's freestyle, synchronized, power skating, or learn-to-skate programs for young beginners.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists ice skating instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show student progression outcomes on your resume
Rinks care about retention and skill development. Describe how students you coached moved through learn-to-skate levels or competed successfully, using concrete before-and-after framing rather than vague phrases about your teaching style.
Prepare a demo lesson for the interview
Many ice skating instructor interviews end with an on-ice evaluation. Prepare a structured 10-to-15-minute lesson for a hypothetical beginner group that shows your safety protocol, progressions, and ability to give clear corrections in real time.
Negotiate session structure, not just hourly rate
Part-time and contract ice skating instructor roles often let you shape your schedule around prime ice time slots. When discussing an offer, ask about guaranteed minimum hours per week and whether peak weekend sessions carry a different rate than weekday lessons.
Ice Skating Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most ice skating instructors?
The companies hiring the most ice skating instructors right now include City of Monona, City of Greeley, and City Of Brooklyn Park, with the largest share of openings in Colorado, Wisconsin, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings at municipal rinks and regional club programs tend to post in seasonal clusters, so checking listings frequently gives you the best shot at a fresh role.
How many ice skating instructor jobs are remote?
About 0% of ice skating instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of on-ice coaching. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include curriculum development, online skate theory coaching, and administrative program coordination roles attached to larger skating organizations.
How do you become an ice skating instructor?
Start by earning a certification through the Professional Skaters Association or a U.S. Figure Skating-affiliated program, which requires passing skating proficiency tests and a teaching exam. Complete a CPR and first aid course before applying, as most rinks require both before you step on the ice professionally. Volunteer or assist an established instructor to build a lesson portfolio, then apply to entry-level group-lesson positions at recreational rinks or learn-to-skate programs.
Can you get hired as an ice skating instructor with little experience?
Yes, entry-level ice skating instructor roles exist specifically for candidates with skating ability but limited formal teaching history. Many recreational rinks hire assistants or group-lesson coaches who hold a basic certification and pass an on-ice skills check. Emphasize any background coaching youth sports, working with children, or volunteering at skating events, since communication and safety awareness matter as much as advanced skating ability at the entry level.
What does the ice skating instructor interview process look like?
Most ice skating instructor interviews start with a short phone or in-person screening focused on your certification level, availability, and experience with the age groups the rink serves. A rink manager or head coach then typically invites you for an on-ice evaluation where you demonstrate basic and intermediate skills and often teach a brief mock lesson. References from past coaches or program directors are usually checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to ice skating instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to ice skating instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your certification level, discipline, and schedule, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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