We’re Hiring!
Visit our LinkedIn posting to review available positions and apply.
About the job
The University of Illinois Collegiate Synchronized Skating Team is hiring coaches for our 2026-27 season and beyond! Please reach out to us at illinois.synchronized.skating@gmail.com if you are interested in this opportunity or have any questions about the role.
Requirements:
Experience competing and/or coaching at IJS synchronized skating levels - preferably Junior, Senior, or Collegiate
Able to attend weekly practices as well as all competitions/exhibitions throughout the season
Able to attend summer, Labor Day weekend, and winter bootcamps
Knowledge on the IJS Synchronized Skating scoring system and the process of building a program within these rules
Enthusiastic about collaborating with student-athletes, both with our executive board and on the ice
Role responsibilities include:
Run both on and off ice practices, giving appropriate feedback to skaters
Collaborate with other coaches to create practice plans and send to skaters before each practice
Collaborate with coaches, choreographers, and guest coaches to create a successful program
Keep up-to-date knowledge on all IJS and USFS technical rules and changes in order to adapt and plan program accordingly
Register team for USFS competitions, with guidance from executive board if needed
Be present at competitions. Run official and unofficial competition practices, off ice practices, and any other events deemed necessary by coaches and executive board
Run clinics and tryouts. Determine skaters’ position on the roster, as well as alternate and swing spots in the program throughout the season
Communicate with executive board regularly to ensure team runs smoothly
Promote a team culture of collaboration, hard work, and enthusiasm
Salary:
$60+/hr. practice rate, negotiable
Competition travel and other team-related expenses will be covered by team
Additional opportunities:
The UI Ice Arena offers multiple other coaching and administrative opportunities if additional professional roles are desired
Freestyle sessions are also offered, with many skaters looking for additional private coaching
Information on our team:
We compete at the Collegiate level at 5 competitions per year: Kalamazoo Kickoff Classic, Porter Classic, Synchro Illinois, Midwestern Synchronized Skating Championships, and US Synchronized Skating Championships
We practice on-ice 3x per week (typically 1 morning, 1 evening, and 1 Sunday), as well as 1 off-ice practice per week before/after a practice
We are a student-run club sport. Coaches will collaborate with our executive board to make decisions in the team’s best interest
Please reach out to illinois.synchronized.skating@gmail.com if you are interested in this role or have any questions!
Our Mission
The IllinoiSkating program is comprised of committed student-athletes who believe in mutual respect between coaches and skaters. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters trust, positivity, and excellence both on and off the ice. Our organization encourages personal growth and enrichment as skaters, teammates, and individuals.
Our History
The Illinois Skating Team, originally named the Illini Edge, was founded in 2001 by Natalie Magiet and Carrie Rennemann. This team represents the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. There are many things that make us unique. One of the most important features of the team is the active leadership that every member must take. Each skater participates both on and off the ice, contributing ideas and time to the many facets of synchronized skating. The end result is an eager, tight-knit team that anticipates future seasons.
In addition to this, the talent on our skating teams is very diverse. We have skaters who competed on Nationally and Internationally ranked teams. We also have skaters who have no synchro experience, but are gold level ice dancers, and junior and senior level freestyle and moves in the field skaters. Our talents also go beyond skating. Each of us is dedicated to our school work and participate in various other organizations on campus. We are all proud to represent our university and contribute to such a special team.
For Prospective Skaters
Spring prospective skaters day 2023
We host a Prospective Skaters Day every year in the spring. You can come skate with our collegiate level synchronized skating team and learn more about the university!
FAQ
If you want to learn more about both intercollegiate and synchro, check out our FAQ page!
ISST Exec. Board
2025-2026 Executive board
Our Collegiate team is one of the only teams to be fully run by our team members! Each elected member has tasks they must complete in order for our team to run smoothly.
We love our IllinoiSkating Alumni! Our team has been around for over 20 years and we have had so many great skaters skate for our teams over the years! Check out some of our previous teams!