Hockey Instructor

The Hockey Instructor is a part-time position working directly under the supervision of the Supervisor-Youth Hockey Operations. The Hockey Instructor assists in hockey classes, clinics and camps and is responsible for a variety of duties including maintaining good communication with parents, supervision, and leadership of their camp group and weekly preparations.

RESPONSIBILIIES:

• Responsible for the leadership of a group of 5 - 15 children, in all class, clinic and/or camp activities and events including on-ice time.
• Required to participate in all planned activities on a daily basis.
• Cooperate with co-workers and administrative staff.
• Participate in a written evaluation of his or her work during the middle and end of the camp season.
• Complete all necessary forms as needed.
• Insure the safety of campers at all times and follow up on all accident and situation reports. Turns in all reports to Site Directors.
• Maintain good communication with parents and keep them informed of activities and child's progress.
• Adhere to general rules and policies of the Rolling Meadows Park District.
• Assist supervisor in all aspects of camp planning.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Excellent skills and experience supervising children.
• Be reliable, show initiative, possess flexibility, and open to constructive criticism.
• Possess the knowledge and skills of planning, organizing and leading activities.
• Able to recognize behavioral concerns and help foster them into a positive experience.
• Able to communicate with parents, children and co-workers and to respond tactfully to their concerns.