Denny Farrell Figure Skating Club is seeking volunteer figure skating coaches for its members--The skating club includes skaters age 7 to 19 years old--on Thursdays from November 2020 through March 2021. The volunteering mandatory hours are between 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET on Thursdays. The main responsibility of the volunteering is to provide structured figure skating instructions while mandating social distancing rules among members.
The volunteering coaches will have chances to join the team’s coaching staff as the team grows. Today, the team has 3 full time coaches.
Volunteering Requirement: (Choose one of the option below)
We require Riverbank coaches to be certified by ISIA (Ice Skating Institute of America) or USFSA (US Figure Skating Association). Coaches must have experience in competitive skating and have completed high levels of testing. (NOTE: While not mandatory, ISIA or USFSA certified volunteer coaches are also welcome to join the regular weekend practice hours. See website for specific times)
The responsibilities of the volunteering coaches will follow the following guidelines.
Monitor skaters, following the Covid-19 guidelines provided by the Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park.
Recommend structured training and drills for all levels of skating.
Encourage individual development and foster a natural, healthy skill development.
Opportunities
Access to the NHL size skating rink, one of the biggest outdoor rinks located in New York City from November to March.
Resume building experience to become a full-time skating coach.
Be part of a wonderful community of Riverban Figure Skating Families.
To inquire more about this position, please reach out to us via “contact us” form.
