Local service guide
Physical education coaching in Colorado Springs
Physical education coaching in Colorado Springs should start with a clear learning goal: movement skills, exercise technique or sport-specific instruction. This guide covers private coaching and municipal skating and adaptive recreation options for individuals and families. Before paying, agree on the instructor's role, venue permission, participant support, total charges and cancellation terms. Compare relevant city options: Sertich offers Learn to Skate classes, while the Therapeutic Recreation Program offers specialized activities and inclusion support within its stated program scope. [2] [4]
Match the instruction to the learning goal
Give each coach the same brief so you can compare their proposals. For home exercise, describe your space, equipment and the movements you want help learning. For a child, explain whether you want broad movement practice, help joining activities or instruction in a particular sport. Ask how the coach will adapt instruction to the participant's experience and interests.
For skating fundamentals, consider Sertich's Learn to Skate classes alongside private instruction. The city operates the center year-round and lists public skating, figure skating and drop-in hockey among its activities. Ask staff which program fits your experience and whether they permit your proposed private lesson during the intended session. [4]
Ask instructors about training relevant to the goal, CPR/AED preparation and liability insurance. Discuss parent observation, communication boundaries and pickup arrangements for youth sessions. If an injury or medical condition affects participation, ask your treating clinician what restrictions to share, then ask the coach how they will follow those limits.
Confirm where instruction can take place
Before booking paid outdoor instruction in a city park, contact the Office of Special Events to confirm requirements and fees for the proposed session. The city lists a Private Outdoor Fee-Based Activity permit, called POFA. Ask the coach who will handle any necessary application and provide confirmation before you commit to recurring sessions. [1]
Describe the exact park area, activity, participant count, equipment and proposed dates when you contact the city. Agree with the coach on an alternative location and cancellation terms if you cannot use the intended space. For home sessions, discuss usable floor space and who supplies equipment before the instructor arrives.
Sertich Ice Center sits at 1705 East Pikes Peak Avenue on the northeast corner of Memorial Park. Call 719-385-5983 to discuss the appropriate session for skating instruction. The public-skating calendar displays events only one month ahead, so confirm later dates before paying for a longer coaching schedule. [3] [4]
Choose the right accommodation route
The city's Therapeutic Recreation Program provides recreation opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities, including sports, fitness and aquatics. It also offers inclusion services for general recreation programs sponsored by the Recreation Services Division. Discuss whether a specialized TRP activity, supported general recreation or private coaching fits the participant's interests and support needs. [2]
For a general recreation program sponsored by the city's Recreation Services Division, answer the registration question titled Inclusion Coordinator to request accommodation contact. If the form lacks that option, ask the program contact to arrange coordinator contact. The coordinator discusses participation needs with the individual or family and communicates accommodations to program staff. [2]
The city identifies chronological-age registration, voluntary participation, engagement for at least 75% of activity time, and consistent communication of basic needs and basic-direction following as inclusion eligibility requirements. Discuss those requirements with the coordinator for the general recreation activity you want to join. For specialized TRP activities, ask staff which eligibility requirements apply rather than assuming the same criteria govern those programs. [2]
Compare total charges and refund terms
Request an itemized quote covering instruction, facility access, rental, travel and any package commitment. Specify the participant count and session length. Agree on payment timing, missed-session charges and what happens if the coach cancels. Consider a trial session before buying a package, and ask what feedback or practice instructions you will receive afterward.
Sertich publishes standard public-skate admission of 6 USD for ages 17 and under and 7 USD for ages 18 and older, with skate rental costing another 4 USD. Matinee admission costs 3 USD, with a separate 2 USD rental charge. Use these figures to budget skating access; confirm lesson permission and instruction charges before arranging coaching. [3]
Sertich states that retail items, services and admissions are final sales. For facility memberships and class registrations, it requires written refund requests at least two business days before the corresponding event or program starts. Confirm how staff apply the policy to your purchase; submitting a request does not establish approval. Obtain separate cancellation terms from a private coach. [4]
Sertich single-session skating admission
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Resolve paid park-session arrangements
Contact the Office of Special Events at 719-385-5940 with your proposed outdoor coaching session. The office lists the POFA permit, and the city's Permit Partner portal generates estimated fees and required approvals from the information you enter. Confirm the requirements for your activity and location before booking. [1]
Contact the inclusion coordinator for the relevant programs
Ashley Bordenet handles questions about the city's inclusion process at 719-385-6953. This route applies to general recreation programs sponsored by the Recreation Services Division. Describe communication, assistance and accommodation needs before committing to the activity; ask TRP staff about eligibility for specialized programs separately. [2]
Choose an instruction or participation route
| Your goal | Option to consider | Confirm before paying |
|---|---|---|
| Learn movement or exercise technique at home | Private coaching with a defined learning goal | Instructor preparation, space, equipment and session scope |
| Learn skating fundamentals | Sertich Learn to Skate classes | Class suitability, schedule and registration terms |
| Join a general recreation program sponsored by the city's Recreation Services Division | Request inclusion support through registration or the program contact | Inclusion eligibility and accommodations with the coordinator |
| Explore specialized adaptive recreation | Therapeutic Recreation Program | Activity options, participant suitability and program-specific eligibility |
| Arrange paid outdoor coaching | Contact Special Events about the proposed park session | Applicable permission, fees and application responsibility |
Your hiring checklist
- Write down the participant's goal, experience, preferred location and available times.
- Ask the coach to explain the first session and how they will assess progress.
- Discuss relevant training, CPR/AED preparation, insurance and youth supervision.
- Confirm permission for the proposed park or facility session.
- Discuss accommodations and ask which eligibility requirements apply to the chosen program.
- Get an itemized quote covering instruction, admission, equipment and travel.
- Agree on cancellation terms and consider a trial before buying a package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Sertich public-skating fees cover a private lesson?
The city publishes public-skating admission and rental charges. Request a separate instruction quote and ask Sertich staff whether they permit the proposed lesson during your chosen session. [3]
Can I book paid coaching in a city park?
Contact Special Events to confirm requirements and fees for the proposed session before booking. The city lists a Private Outdoor Fee-Based Activity permit. Describe the location, activity, group size and dates so staff can identify the relevant requirements. [1]
How do I request inclusion support?
For general recreation programs sponsored by the city's Recreation Services Division, answer the Inclusion Coordinator question during registration. If the form lacks that option, ask the program contact to arrange coordinator contact. For specialized TRP activities, ask staff which support and eligibility arrangements apply. [2]
How do I request a refund for a Sertich class?
Submit a written request at least two business days before the corresponding program starts, as Sertich requires for class registrations and facility memberships. Confirm eligibility with staff before purchasing. The center states that admissions, services and retail purchases are final sales. [4]
Sources and scope
This guide combines the sources below with practical planning guidance. Figures apply to the stated geography and period; request a written quote for your property.