Figure Skating Instructor
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Skating Team
Istanbul, Turkey
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Evaluated students to match skill levels with appropriate classes.
- Gave on and off ice training to help aid athletes in proper stretching and training regimens.
- Choreographed programs to prepare skaters for competitions and advancement testing.
- Analyzed moves of skaters to explain correct and incorrect techniques.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to highlight strengths and weaknesses of each individual athlete.
- Planned and directed physical conditioning programs to enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Improved skaters jumping, spin, twist and turn techniques with consistent coaching and demonstrations.
- Planned, organized and conducted 5 practice sessions per week.
- Taught students to perform specific figure and footwork techniques to improve compulsory scores.
- Introduced students to principles of figure skating.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.