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Overview
Ice-skating coaches plan and lead sessions in ice skating and related sports such as figure skating or speed skating. They teach theory, train fitness, strength and coordination, and support skaters who compete.
In job descriptions, look for training sessions, skating technique, risk management, performance assessment, movement correction, competition support, athlete motivation and adaptation to age or ability level.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
The work happens around rink sessions, lesson plans and safe movement on ice. Coaches demonstrate technique, correct posture or edge use, adjust exercises and watch for fatigue, falls or risky movement patterns.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes ice-skating technique, adapting teaching to age and ability, risk management, performance assessment and progression planning. Some coaches specialize in figure skating, speed skating or competition preparation.
Salary context
Pay is best read through group size, athlete level, competition support, session planning, evening or weekend schedules and responsibility for safety on the ice.
Career paths
Development may move from beginner instruction to club coaching, competition support, programme design, athlete management or coordination of training groups and rink activities.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy is for learn-to-skate classes, competitive skaters, figure skating, speed skating, schools or club groups. The setting changes the expected technique and supervision level.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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Occupation group
sports instructor (3422.4)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/29df0797-c66d-4e54-a5e1-45b18cecf052 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3422.4.3 |
| ISCO group | 3422 |
| Concept type | Occupation |