Ice Skating Instructor (1860)
st jamesSpringfield (VA)
About the role
Skating Instructor - Learn to Skate & Private LessonsLocation: The St. James - Springfield, VA About The St. James: The St. James is a premier sports, wellness, and entertainment brand, empowering people of all ages to reach their peak potential. Our 450,000-square-foot flagship complex in Springfield, VA, offers a unique combination of world-class sports venues, elite training spaces, recovery amenities, and athletic and wellness programs. We also operate Performance Club locations in Springfield, VA, and Bethesda, MD, providing signature group classes, customized performance training, recovery, and high-performance programming in convenient club settings. From comprehensive training to family-friendly fun, lifestyle events, and sporting experiences, The St. James is your destination to discover your best self. Our People & Culture: At The St. James, we are in the business of human development. Our success in delivering exceptional guest experiences-experiences that engage, inspire, and delight-depends on our ability to recruit, retain, and cultivate team members who embody the true spirit of hospitality. We seek individuals who are committed to personal and organizational excellence, who are proactive and action-oriented, and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. If you have a passion for service and a dedication to continuous growth, we want you to be part of our team.
Job Description:
The Skating Instructor will be responsible for delivering high-quality Learn to Skate classes and private skating lessons for youth and adult participants. This role requires an energetic, hands-on approach to skill development while maintaining a safe, structured, and positive environment on the ice. Instructors must be comfortable working with true beginners, as well as more advanced skaters focused on refining skating mechanics. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, patience, adaptability, and the ability to tailor instruction based on individual skill level and learning style. Applicants must have weekday afternoon/evening and weekend availability and be able to commit to a minimum of eight (8) coaching hours per week for classes and private lessons.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Learn to Skate classes for youth and adult participants in a structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate format.
- Provide private and semi-private skating instruction.
- Teach foundational skating skills, including balance, edge control, stride mechanics, stopping, crossovers, and transitions.
- Foster a safe, encouraging, and positive learning environment for all participants.
- Evaluate skater ability and adjust instruction to meet individual needs.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with parents, athletes, and staff.
- Uphold all safety standards and support the wellbeing of members, guests, and employees.
- Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled classes and lessons.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2+ years of skating and/or coaching experience (hockey, figure skating, or power skating).
- Experience teaching beginner skaters preferred.
- Ability to work effectively with young children, teens, and adults.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Availability on weekday afternoons/evenings and weekend mornings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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