Job Description
Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Position Summary
The Learn to Skate Coach is responsible for teaching Learn-to-Skate classes and creating a safe and effective learning experience for skaters of all ages. The ICI Learn to Skate program is part of the Learn to Skate USA National program and follows its guidelines.
This role will pay an hourly rate of $20.00-$25.00.
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until August 21, 2026.
About the Venue
Cable Dahmer Arena is a 5,800-seat arena in Independence, Missouri. In conjunction with the Arena, OVG also operates Independence Community Ice.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for promoting and representing the facility positively at all times.
- Provide instruction in accordance with Learn to Skate USA guidelines.
- Assist with the setup of ice for learn-to-skate classes as necessary.
- Consistently arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
- Encourage students to practice the skills they are learning outside of class.
- Actively recruit and promote our program and specialty classes to potential new skaters.
- Have a welcoming and encouraging attitude with the skaters and parents.
- Work with other coaches and coordinators to better our classes and programs.
- Accurately and thoroughly evaluate students and, at the end of the session, complete report cards and certificates.
- Attend coaches’ meetings and/or trainings.
- Enforce on- and off-ice rules.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must meet Learn to Skate or USFS Coaching Compliance standards.
- Must maintain Safe Sport Compliance.
- Knowledge of USA Figure Skating By-Laws and Policies.
- Ability to respond appropriately to customer service issues.
- Minimum of 1 year of on-ice coaching and instructing experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of recreation or facility management experience.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.