Make a difference in your community - Elmhurst YMCA is hiring Ice Skate Instructors!  The Elmhurst YMCA has an outdoor ice rink open weather permitting for free skate, lessons and hockey.  

Pay starting at $16.20 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization

The Ice Skate Instructor will provide leadership and planning of sports programs for different age groups.  Supervises a group of youth and/or adults.  Promotes a positive environment for children, families and staff. 

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

Paid Training and Free Lifeguard classes Complimentary Family YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees  Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund  Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!

What you’ll do:

Plans and implements sports programs in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA.  Coordinates activities which are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate. Supervises a group of youth and/or adults to ensure their health and safety, and to provide for a positive experience for each person. Communicates with and maintains positive relationships with parents. Provides day-to-day guidance to staff and volunteers. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures. Provides assistance to supervisor and may fill-in during temporary absences. Maintains sports equipment and notifies supervisor of equipment issues. Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed.

How you’ll do it:

Must have prior experience sports/specialty experience (i.e. Playing, Coaching, etc)

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor Completing all child abuse prevention training as required