Freelance ice skating coach

Parents of children who are learning to skate, adults trying it for the first time, and skaters preparing for grading or competition.

You charge per lesson, usually by the half hour. You also pay the rink for ice access or coaching fees, so price with that cost in mind. Regular weekly students make income steadier.

• Confident, competent skating
• Patient teaching, especially with children
• Clear communication with parents
• Reliable timekeeping and basic bookkeeping

• Many rinks have their own coaching arrangements, so check whether you can coach there and what you must pay
• Working with Children Check requirements differ by state and territory, so check with your state body
• Public liability and possibly professional indemnity insurance, and check what the rink requires
• Ice rinks are limited to certain cities, so check there is one within easy reach
• Falls and injuries, so keep first aid current and follow safe teaching practice
• Income depends on school terms and rink opening hours, so expect quieter periods

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on your equipment, insurance, first aid training and any fees the rink charges coaches. Check what the rink requires before you spend money.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many lessons you teach and your rates. Income depends on school terms and rink opening hours, so expect some quieter periods.

Check whether you can coach at your rink and what you must pay, as many have their own coaching arrangements. Also check Working with Children Check requirements with your state or territory body, and the public liability insurance you need.