Get Paid to Do What You Love!

Your Potential is Our Passion

  • Private Lessons

    As a Certified Level 1 Instructor, you can charge between $50 to $150 per hour for private instruction, depending on your skill level and clientele

  • Small Group Lessons

    Families and friend groups love to get personalised instruction together. Charge $40 to $90 per hour per person for up to 4 skaters and make $160 to $360 per hour

  • Group Classes

    Charge $20 - $30 per person for 10 to 20 skaters in a group class setting, and you're on your way to earning up to $600 per class, depending on your location. The sky is your limit!

Share your Passion for Rollerskating

Get Level 1 Certified from Home. Teach Skaters from Anywhere.

The Rollerskating Instructor Level 1 Course

A self-paced virtual learning experience for folks who want to empower others. Become a Rolla ™ Certified Instructor

  • Welcoming & Fun

    Create an encouraging, FUN atmosphere to teach adult rollerskaters. Empower them to find their strength, their confidence, and their community. Understand the history and culture of rollerskating and our place in it.

  • Rollerskating Essentials

    Teach adult beginners how to get rolling safely using the exact methods we've used to help THOUSANDS of skaters get rolling! Identify and correct common mistakes quickly so your students can be super successful.

  • The Nitty Gritty

    Handle common classroom challenges like a pro! Learn how to teach rollerskating for all learning styles. Handle safety and injury concerns with confidence. Become a Rolla ™ Certified Instructor and benefit from our online coaches directory!

Become a Rolla™ Certified Instructor

How We Help You Get There

The Instructor Level 1 course is split into five modules, breaking down each of the core teaching concepts into manageable pieces.  

In the Level 1 course we cover:

  • How to create a safe space for adults to learn
  • How to teach our Intro to Rollerskating class - our most popular beginner class that we've taught to 1,000's of skaters
  • Group management and tips for dealing with challenging teaching scenarios
  • The four key learning styles and how to make sure you're teaching for all types of learners
  • Common faults and fixes for beginner rollerskaters
  • And so much more! Scroll to the bottom of this page for the full course curriculum! 


We cap off the course with a written exam to make sure you've understood and can apply the material. 

It takes more than just multiple choice success to be a Rolla™ Certified Instructor, though! It takes skill and practice. To make sure you've nailed it, and are ready to join the Rolla Skate Club Instructor Crew, you'll submit a video of you skating, and coaching certain sections as your practical exam.

With a passing grade on the written and practical video exam, you'll officially become a  "Rolla™ Certified Instructor"! Put it on your Insta, your business cards, Sharpie it on your cat -- shout it out!!

On the other hand, if you simply want to learn without receiving the "Rolla™ Certified Instructor" designation, you can opt out of of the video submissions.

You can walk away and apply all our knowledge bombs to whatever hobbies, teaching opportunities, leadership roles, and anything else you like! 

**NOTE: only Certified Instructors are eligible to apply to become a Rolla™ Skate Club Partner and start a Club in your own community!

SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SKATERS - GET IN TOUCH

This is a primarily "off-skate" course including recorded presentations, group discussions and video demonstrations - you do not need to be able to rollerskate in your home in order to participate.

 

Is This Program Right For You?

We want you to be as successful in your side hustle as you are on eight wheels.

  • You are...

    Confident on your rollerskates: forwards, backwards, stopping, transitions, and a few derby, street, or dance skills. You don't need to be a pro skater (YET!) to get a lot out of this course!

  • You have...

    An interest in leading and teaching others. No prior coaching experience is needed, just the desire to share your personality and your love of rollerskating.

  • You want...

    The skills to confidently lead others in their rollerskating journey - and *maybe* even to become a Rolla Skate Club Partner and start your own skate school in your community!

What Our Graduates Say

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Fantastic!

Amy Guinan-Browne

This program was everything I wanted it to be. Fantastic instruction like no other, and a relaxed learning environment makes it easy to understand.

This program was everything I wanted it to be. Fantastic instruction like no other, and a relaxed learning environment makes it easy to understand.

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Amazing Opportunity

Julia Rantz

Lulu and Booty have created such an amazing community in Rolla Skate Club. They put together a great curriculum to help skaters anywhere teach the basics bas...

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Lulu and Booty have created such an amazing community in Rolla Skate Club. They put together a great curriculum to help skaters anywhere teach the basics based of their years of experience in roller skating. They have created a positive learning environment and each day was so fun! I highly recommend this training whether you are a trainer or skater in whatever type of roller skating you do.

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Out of my comfort Zone

Mariana Menendez

I consider myself an intermediate skater, I have played Roller Derby and Now I skate for the love of it. I always have other skaters asked me to teach them h...

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I consider myself an intermediate skater, I have played Roller Derby and Now I skate for the love of it. I always have other skaters asked me to teach them how to skate but my confidence on teaching was not very strong. Taking this Certified Instructor Training course had teach me so much and give me that confidence that I needed to teach and coach , I didn't even need to have any previous coaching experience which made it easy for me to go for it! Coaches Lulu and Booty have such an extensive experience on teaching (and skating) that made it so easy and much less overwhelming for me, completely taking me out of my confort zone. The course had easy to follow hand outs (pdf and printables) Videos of the Rolla skate classes they offer, examples of what, who and how to teach different individuals at all the different levels! The most important part of it its made by woman for woman to empower and to create strong leaders with long term life skills. I was a little scared to take this course but I learn a lot not only in the course but also about myself and this is something worth doing weather its is for a business pursue or for only teaching your best pals. It's definitely a win win situation! So go for it!

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Set for success!

Teresa Hiebert

I wasn’t sure if I was ready to take this step yet but I am SO glad I decided to just go for it. From the moment we got started, meeting all these other pass...

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I wasn’t sure if I was ready to take this step yet but I am SO glad I decided to just go for it. From the moment we got started, meeting all these other passionate, creative, dedicated skaters participating in the course from all over the world was an absolute joy. I felt sure I’d come to the right place. Skaters that live to train, to build others up and spread happiness have a unique love language and it’s music to my ears. Through 2 days of marathon zooming, I was engaged, educated and excited. I came away with new insight, and a few challenges to focus on for myself. Gracious, professional, super fun facilitators Lulu and Booty put the abundant course content together in a way that was well organized and easy to follow in the handbook and they kept us well on track during live meeting. This team have clearly been using their quads of steel to do the tremendous amount of legwork necessary to progress to this stage in making big Rolla dreams a reality and I’m so very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it.

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Engaging!

Adrienne Ewanchyna

Even though the course was an entire weekend, I always felt engaged and interested. Booty and Lulu are very encouraging, and I was excited to learn their tr...

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Even though the course was an entire weekend, I always felt engaged and interested. Booty and Lulu are very encouraging, and I was excited to learn their training style so I can take that back to my own league. I have some new techniques to brighten up our practices... can't wait!

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Your Course Leaders

30 years combined roller derby coaching + international competition, 23 years of business and community leadership

Coach, Co-Founder

BiznessTime (Carla)

BiznessTime started roller derby in 2007 and has been coaching and playing ever since! She now loves recreational rollerskating, learning rollerdance moves, and flailing around in skate parks. Before founding Rolla Skate Club, Bizzy (formerly known as "Booty") built a global training community called Roller Derby Athletics, to help derby players around the world kick more ass.

Coach, Co-Founder

Luludemon (Lucy)

Coach Luludemon started rollerblading as a kid on the streets of her hometown London. She helped found Terminal City Rollergirls in 2006, and launched Pivotstar - alternative athletic apparel serving the roller derby community soon after! With Camp Pivotstar and Camp Elite, Lulu has coached top-level roller derby athletes and teams from Australia to Europe and beyond. Lulu loves everything about coaching skaters of all abilities, and making classes fun and enriching!

FAQ:

We answer your burning questions

  • When-Where-How does this happen?

    This is a learn-at-your-own-pace online course, featuring handouts, videos and worksheets, accessed right here on our Online Learning Zone.

  • How Much Time Should I Budget for this Course?

    The course contains about 3 hours of video content. You should plan on some extra time to read the added materials, and for practicing and applying what you've learned, before taking the written exam and completing the two Video exam components! Expect to budget about 7 hours to complete everything successfully. You'll have access to the material for one calendar year, so even if you are not able to complete it right away you can always come back!

  • How do the exams work?

    The written exam is multiple choice, completed online, once you've completed all the course materials. You do not need special video or editing skills for this! But you will need some helpers.

    Need special accommodation for the exams? Ask us!

  • I've only been rollerskating for X months - Should I take this course?

    Everyone learns and progresses differently, with different backgrounds in sport (or not!). We can't say how long you should be skating before you'll feel ready to teach others.

    If you feel very confident skating indoors and outdoors, forward and back, transitioning, and stopping, you'll have what it takes.

    Have you played roller derby? You'll be great! Do you have a figure skating past? You'll nail it.

  • Is this suitable for rollerblades/inlines?

    Yes! A lot of the course material covers basic teaching concepts, group management strategies and common faults and fixes. Although we use rollerskates/quad skates for demonstrations, most of these skills can be applied to teaching beginner rollerblading.

  • Can I teach Rolla Skate Club classes after I graduate?

    You will have all the basics you need to teach rollerskating classes and lessons wherever you go after this course, as long as you maintain your License! Apply for our Level 2 course if you wish to progress your skills even further. The trademarked Rolla ™ Skate Club brand will be available to be licensed through our Partner program, currently being developed!

  • My question isn't answered here!

    Need some more info? Please reach out to us at instructors @ rollaskateclub dot com

  • I want to open a Rolla Skate Club!

    Awesome! Our Rolla Skate Club Partner program is currently under development. But the first step is to start coaching and building your teaching skills and customer network. So dive in and let's get rolling!

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • Welcome & Essential Info

    • Course Handbook

    • Introductions

  • 2

    1- Course Overview, & Rolla Values

    • 1.1 Course Overview

    • 1.2 Level 1 Goals & Learning Outcomes

    • 1.3 Rolla Skate Club's Origin and Mission

    • 1.4 Rolla Skate Club Core Values

    • Worksheet 1.4: Your Values

    • 1.5 Respecting the Cultural History of Rollerskating

    • Quiz: Rolla Values & Class Ingredients

  • 3

    2 - Intro to Rollerskating Class

    • 2.1 Intro to Rollerskating Class Elements

    • Watch: Intro to Rollerskating Live Class Recording

    • Intro to Rollerskating - Live Discussion

    • Quiz: Intro to Rollerskating Class

  • 4

    3 - The Fundamentals of Coaching

    • 3.1 & 3.2 Teaching So They Can Learn - Tips for Teaching Adults & Learning Styles

    • Watch: Learning Styles Live Discussion

    • 3.3 Managing the Group

    • 3.4 Equipment Safety & Handling an Injury

    • 3.5 Handling an Injury

    • 3.6 Coaching Fundamentals Final Thoughts

    • Worksheet 3.6 Finding Your Special Sauce

    • Bonus: There's No "One Way" to Coach + A Teachable Moment Explained

    • Quiz: The Fundamentals of Coaching

  • 5

    4 - Common Faults & Fixes

    • 4.0 Faults and Fixes Overview

    • 4.1 Common Faults & How to Fix Them

    • 4.1 Common Faults & Fixes Live Discussion

    • Quiz: Faults & Fixes

  • 6

    5 - Certification, Testing & Partners

    • 5.1 What's Next? Getting Certified!

    • 5.2 Written Test

    • 5.3 Skating Skills Test

    • SAMPLE: Required Rollerskating Skills Test

    • 5.4 Practical Exam Video Guidelines

    • SAMPLE: Video Practical Exam

    • 5.5 The Rolla Certified Instructor License and Network

  • 7

    RESOURCES

    • Stretches to do after Skating!

    • Skate Safety

    • Adjusting your trucks

    • Sample rental skate safety checklist

    • Our fave Spotify Playlists!

    • Sample Rolla Play Class Outlines

    • Sample Rolla Power Class Outlines

    • Create a Welcoming and Productive Learning Environment for All Bodies

  • 8

    Final Multiple Choice Exam

    • Final Multiple Choice Exam

OPEN YOUR OWN CLUB!

Want to take it further and start a Rolla Skate Club in your community? Learn more about our Partner Program