Figure Skating Program Coordinator
Apply NowCompany: Pierce County
Location: Tacoma, WA 98444
Description:
Salary: $34.27 - $43.15 Hourly
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Career Service - Full Time
Job Number: 25-00328
Department: Parks and Recreation Services
Division: Parks-Recreation Services
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/16/2025 11:00 PM Pacific
Description
Position Summary
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Pierce County Parks and Recreation is now hiring a Figure Skating professional who not only loves the sport but also has the leadership skills and creativity to take our ice programs to the next level. The Figure Skating Program Coordinator will oversee all aspects of our Ice-Skating Program, including managing our ice professional staff, developing the Learn Skate Curriculum, coordinating ice time, and organizing competitions. This position will also support the Athletic Supervisor with public skating sessions, birthday parties, private ice arena rentals, ice bumper cars, and seasonal ice-skating shows. If you are someone who loves the ice arena world, who also enjoys and excels at developing and coordinating programs, this may just be the role for you!
Why It's a Great Department:
Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages over 5,200 acres of open space, trails, developed and undeveloped parks. We provide recreation programs and infrastructure in active and passive parks and trails. The department consists of three divisions: Parks and Recreation, Administration, and Resource Stewardship. Our mission is to be a leader in creating livable communities by providing opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainable practices, live healthy lifestyles, and enjoy vibrant community spaces.
Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department
How to be Successful in the Role:
To succeed in this position, you'll need advanced level of skating skills and knowledge of figure skating technique as you will be leading other ice staff and evaluating coaching staff and programs. Your ability to develop and implement long term athletic growth in both athletes and coaches is key to this position. You will use your excellent leadership and personal coaching ability to guide and inspire staff who work directly with the community and athletes in our programs. This is an exciting opportunity to have a direct and positive impact on our local community, people who visit our ice rink, and the dedicated athletes who are in our programs.
Your Future in this Role:
In this role you have the unique opportunity to use your own skating skills and knowledge to benefit the community on a regular basis; as well as be a part of large scale, special events with an even broader impact. Your creativity and leadership will guide you as you work to develop programs, athletes, and skate staff. Additionally, the County offers many learning opportunities, a Leadership Certificate Program, Employee Resource Groups and more.
Required Skills:
Core Daily Responsibilities:
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found
This position has some hybrid work opportunities, dependent on programming schedule.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
To be considered for this opportunity please:
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Our benefits:
Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:
Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days
A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.
Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.
Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25
Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.
Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.
Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.
Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit website for more information.
Telework/Remote Options:
Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy
**All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.
01
How many years of experience coaching competitive figure skating do you have?
02
How many years of experience do you have working in a comprehensive figure skating program?
03
Please share about your experience coordinating special events. If you have none, please put N/A.
04
Do you have your USFSA Skating Director Program Certification, or the ability to obtain it within 24 months of hire?
05
Did you attach a cover letter with your application materials?
Required Question
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Career Service - Full Time
Job Number: 25-00328
Department: Parks and Recreation Services
Division: Parks-Recreation Services
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/16/2025 11:00 PM Pacific
Description
Position Summary
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Pierce County Parks and Recreation is now hiring a Figure Skating professional who not only loves the sport but also has the leadership skills and creativity to take our ice programs to the next level. The Figure Skating Program Coordinator will oversee all aspects of our Ice-Skating Program, including managing our ice professional staff, developing the Learn Skate Curriculum, coordinating ice time, and organizing competitions. This position will also support the Athletic Supervisor with public skating sessions, birthday parties, private ice arena rentals, ice bumper cars, and seasonal ice-skating shows. If you are someone who loves the ice arena world, who also enjoys and excels at developing and coordinating programs, this may just be the role for you!
Why It's a Great Department:
Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages over 5,200 acres of open space, trails, developed and undeveloped parks. We provide recreation programs and infrastructure in active and passive parks and trails. The department consists of three divisions: Parks and Recreation, Administration, and Resource Stewardship. Our mission is to be a leader in creating livable communities by providing opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainable practices, live healthy lifestyles, and enjoy vibrant community spaces.
Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department
How to be Successful in the Role:
To succeed in this position, you'll need advanced level of skating skills and knowledge of figure skating technique as you will be leading other ice staff and evaluating coaching staff and programs. Your ability to develop and implement long term athletic growth in both athletes and coaches is key to this position. You will use your excellent leadership and personal coaching ability to guide and inspire staff who work directly with the community and athletes in our programs. This is an exciting opportunity to have a direct and positive impact on our local community, people who visit our ice rink, and the dedicated athletes who are in our programs.
Your Future in this Role:
In this role you have the unique opportunity to use your own skating skills and knowledge to benefit the community on a regular basis; as well as be a part of large scale, special events with an even broader impact. Your creativity and leadership will guide you as you work to develop programs, athletes, and skate staff. Additionally, the County offers many learning opportunities, a Leadership Certificate Program, Employee Resource Groups and more.
Required Skills:
- Advanced level of Skating Skills and knowledge of Figure Skating Technique
- Proven experience as an Advanced Figure Skating Coach
- ability to effectively communicate with skating staff, skaters, parents, rink staff, general public
- proficiency in managing budgets, scheduling and record keeping
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Design and manage a comprehensive ice-skating program, including Learn to Skate programs, competitive training programs, athletic development, mental readiness training, adult skating classes, and specialty skating programs
- Knowledge of practices and principles of effective supervision and staff management
- Evaluate Coaching Effectiveness based on individual skaters' needs and skill levels
- Coordinate and manage ice time for classes, specialized training, off-ice training, and competitions.
- Supervise, train, and schedule extra hire employees
- Prepare and maintain records and reports on program functions and track extra hire hours/volunteer hours
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found
This position has some hybrid work opportunities, dependent on programming schedule.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or related field.
- Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
- One year of experience with a recreation organization, including some supervisory/lead experience.
- Possession of a current basic first aid card is required within thirty days of employment.
- Must attach a substantive cover letter with your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
Certifications
- USFSA Skating Director Program Certification (Or Ability to obtain within 24 months of hire)
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
- If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Our benefits:
Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:
Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days
A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.
Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.
Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25
Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.
Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.
Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.
Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit website for more information.
Telework/Remote Options:
Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy
**All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.
01
How many years of experience coaching competitive figure skating do you have?
- No experience
- 1 - 2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- 4 - 6 years
- More than 6 years
02
How many years of experience do you have working in a comprehensive figure skating program?
- None
- 1 -2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- 4 - 6 years
- More than 6 years
03
Please share about your experience coordinating special events. If you have none, please put N/A.
04
Do you have your USFSA Skating Director Program Certification, or the ability to obtain it within 24 months of hire?
- I have my USFSA Certificate.
- I have the ability to obtain within 24 months.
- I do not have the certificate or the ability to obtain in in 24 months.
05
Did you attach a cover letter with your application materials?
- Yes
- No
Required Question