The Sports Facilities Companies·Lincoln, Nebraska
Lead youth and adult ice sports offerings including leagues, clinics, and private training. Responsible for designing training programs and providing technical instruction in hockey, figure skating, or speed skating.
INSTRUCTOR - John Breslow Ice Hockey Center Sports Facilities Management, LLC LOCATION: Lincoln, NE DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER STATUS: PART-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)
John Breslow Ice Hockey Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Lincoln, NE. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. John Breslow Ice Hockey Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
The Ice Sports Instructor will lead the facility's youth (and some adult) sports offerings, including, but not limited to: Leagues, Developmental Classes, After-School/Home School programs, Clinics, Camps, Private/Semi-Private Trainings, Sports Performance Sessions, and Birthday Parties. The Ice Sports Instructor is responsible for instructing and developing athletes in various ice sports, such as hockey, figure skating, or speed skating. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals and group Instruct and coach children while they engage in group and individual sports activities Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing athlete performance and needs Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence Friendly and courteous with athletes, parents, and team members Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development Ensuring a safe environment for all athletes Actively recruit new skaters and lesson participants Prepare and sign all certificates and course record sheets Accurately evaluate placements of students for skating instruction Implementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion Maintain equipment and ensure its proper use Stay updated on current trends and best practices on coach training All additional duties assigned by management THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Coaching licenses (or active pursuit of) Familiarity with ISI and USFSA skating programs Member in good standing with PSA
At least 2 years of appropriate teaching sport in youth programs for athletes of various aptitudes Ability to adapt coaching techniques to different skill levels of all age groups Model good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness Neat in appearance and professional in manner Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills Must be a team player Must have excellent leadership and motivational skills Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekends Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified period Passion for sports and athlete development WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high Must be able to move or lift lightweight equipment Position requires standing and activity for extended periods of time (indoors or outdoors), squatting, stooping, jogging, or bending into awkward positions while performing job functions
Requires at least 2 years of experience teaching sports in youth programs and current CPR/First Aid certification. Preference is given to candidates with coaching licenses and familiarity with ISI, USFSA, or PSA programs.
Market context
Ice sports instructor roles in Nebraska often draw candidates with youth coaching experience and current safety credentials, especially when programs serve beginners and developing skaters. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer coaching licenses and familiarity with ISI, USFSA, or PSA programs; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your CPR/First Aid certification is current and highlight any youth teaching or rink-based coaching experience.