Skate Job Profiles

Browse job profiles working in ice skating programs and facilities.

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Season

Winter

Job Summary

To instruct skate lessons.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Districts

All

Responsibilities

  • Instructs skate lessons.
  • Ensures that the program location, equipment and supplies meet health and safety standards.
  • Ensures the safety of participants.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Assists with planning and coordination of special events.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, accidents, problems and emergencies, as outlined in the divisional policies and procedures.
  • Interacts with staff and participants.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Current Emergency First Aid as recognized by the WSIB.
  • NCCP accreditation preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in a recognized Skating Program, including
  • technical competence performing skating skills.
  • Experience working with all ages: pre-school, children, youth, adult, senior adult.
  • Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures & regulations related to: Rink/Arena facilities; Skating or In-line Skating or Hockey (as appropriate); Health & Safety; Risk Management, Access & Equity.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To provide direction, instruction and coordination of skate programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Districts

North York

Responsibilities

  • Provides direction, instruction and coordination of skate programs.
  • Assists in the recruitment, training and direction of instructors, assistants and volunteers.
  • Oversees testing procedures and instructs classes as required.
  • Interacts with staff, participants, spectators and community members to provide program information.
  • Adheres to all policy and safety guidelines as outlined in Policy and Procedure Manuals.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, accidents, problems and emergencies, as outlined in the divisional policies and procedures.
  • Participates in coordinating and facilitating special events.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • NCCP accreditation preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in a recognized Skating Program, including technical competence performing skating skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of standards, progressions and learning outcomes for teaching skate skills and hockey skills – Experience and knowledge of PFR Division skating program and syllabus preferred.
  • Experience organizing & implementing instructional programming; and leading, supervising or directing staff.
  • Experience working with all ages: pre-school, children, youth, adult, senior adult.
  • Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures & regulations related to: Rink/Arena facilities; Skating or In-line Skating and Hockey (as appropriate); Health & Safety; Risk Management, Access & Equity.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To coordinate, administer implement and direct skate programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, communications, recreation and various office equipment, automobile

Districts

Etobicoke/York, North York, Toronto/East York

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates, administers, implements and directs skate programs.
  • Assists in recruitment, training, orientation and direction of instructors, assistants and volunteers.
  • Participates in planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating special events.
  • Conducts program and site visits.
  • Ensures program staff levels are secured.
  • Oversees testing procedures.
  • Adheres to all policy and safety guidelines as outlined in Policy and Procedure Manuals.
  • Interacts with staff, participants, spectators and community members.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, accidents, problems and emergencies, as outlined in the Divisional policies and procedures.
  • Creates and distributes program publications and announcements.
  • Travels from site to site as required.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • Valid Class “G” Drivers Licence and use of a properly insured automobile.
  • NCCP and HCOP accreditation preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in a recognized Skating Program.
  • Knowledge and understanding of standards, progressions and learning outcomes for teaching skate skills and hockey skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures & regulations related to: Rink/Arena facilities; Skating or In-line Skating and Hockey (as appropriate); Health & Safety; Risk Management, Access & Equity.
  • Experience organizing & implementing instructional programming; and leading, supervising or directing staff.
  • Experience using current office technology including computer applications relevant to the job.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To assist the Skate Instructor with the teaching of skate programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment

Districts

All

Responsibilities

  • Assists the instructor with the teaching of lessons.
  • Assists with the preparation of classes.
  • Ensures the safety of participants while on and off the ice.
  • Assists with the testing of skaters.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 14 years of age.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • Demonstrated technical competence performing skating skills.
  • Experience working with various age groups preferred.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To monitor and regulate recreational skating activities and maintain a safe environment.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit and recreation equipment.

Districts

All

Responsibilities

  • Monitors and regulates recreational skating activities.
  • Ensures a safe skating environment.
  • Directs, monitors and controls access to the program and/or facility.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, accidents, problems and emergencies, as outlined in the divisional policies and procedures.
  • Interacts with staff and participants.
  • Participates in the planning and implementation of special events.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 14 years of age.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • Demonstrated strong competence performing skating skills.
  • Experience working with various age groups preferred.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To provide direction, coordination and administration of a Leisure Skate program site.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Districts

All

Responsibilities

  • Provides direction, coordination and administration of a Leisure Skate Program site.
  • Assists with orientation and work direction of part time staff.
  • Directs the Rink Guards.
  • Adheres to all policies and safety guidelines as outlined in Policy and Procedure Manuals.
  • Monitors and controls access to the program and facility.
  • Ensures that the program location, equipment and supplies meet health and safety standards.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, accidents, problems and emergencies, as outlined in the divisional policies and procedures.
  • Interacts with staff and participants.
  • Plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates special events.
  • Monitors and regulates recreational skating activities.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Current Emergency First Aid, some locations may require Standard First Aid & CPR due to legislated requirements.
  • Demonstrated strong competence performing skating skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures & regulations related to: Rink/Arena facilities; Skating or In-line Skating or Hockey (as appropriate); Health & Safety; Risk Management, Access & Equity.
  • Experience organizing & implementing drop-in programming; and leading, supervising or directing staff.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To provide assistance in the coordination and administration of a Leisure Skate Program site.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, communications, recreation and various office equipment.

Districts

Etobicoke/York, North York, Toronto/East York

Responsibilities

  • Provides assistance in the coordination and administration of a Leisure Skate Program site.
  • Ensures a safe skating environment.
  • Directs the Rink Guards.
  • Directs, monitors and controls access to the program and/or facility.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, accidents, problems and emergencies, as outlined in the divisional policies and procedures.
  • Interacts with staff and participants.
  • Participates in the planning and implementation of special events.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Current Emergency First Aid, some locations may require Standard First Aid & CPR due to legislated requirements.
  • Demonstrated strong competence performing skate skills.
  • Previous experience as a Rink Guard preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures & regulations related to: Rink/Arena facilities; Skating or In-line Skating or Hockey (as appropriate); Health & Safety; Risk Management, Access & Equity.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To coordinate, administer, implement and direct the Leisure Skate programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment, automobile

Districts

All

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates, administers, implements and directs the Leisure Skate Programs.
  • Directs staff. Assists in the recruitment, selection, training, orientation and direction of part time staff.
  • Plans, co-ordinates, implements and evaluates special events.
  • Conducts program and site visits.
  • Ensures that program staff levels are secured.
  • Adheres to all policies and safety guidelines as outlined in Policy and Procedure Manuals.
  • Ensures that the program location, equipment and supplies meet health and safety standards.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, accidents, problems and emergencies as outlined in the Divisional policies and procedures.
  • Interacts with staff and participants.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Travels from site to site as required.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • Valid Class “G” Drivers licence and use of a properly insured automobile.
  • Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures & regulations related to: Ice Rinks and/or Arena facilities; Ice Skating and/or In-line Skating and/or Hockey (as appropriate); Health & Safety; Risk Management, Access & Equity.
  • Experience organizing & implementing drop-in programming; and leading, supervising or directing.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.