Alpine Ski Race Coach — Winter Season (Weekends)

Schweitzer; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Blue Mountain attractions

Well-being resources & free therapy

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort Company is seeking an Alpine Ski Coach to ensure safety, skill development and supervision of athletes on the alpine ski team. The role expects weekend availability from Christmas through March Break and involves creating a race training environment with high-quality service.

You will work with the Manager, Head Coach and Supervisors to plan season-long training, demonstrate techniques and communicate with parents, while promoting the Blue Mountain brand and values.

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum ACA-CSC Entry Level Trained/Certified qualification (i.e. Level 1).
• Must hold a minimum Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) Level 1.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of unpredictable weather conditions.
• Previous race, race coach and/or ski instructing experience considered an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and excellent customer services skills.
• Must be able to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from Christmas through March Break.
• Successful applicants who are 18 years of age or older will be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, fun and personalized alpine ski racing and training environment for skill development of athletes on snow and on hill.
• Work with the Manager of Race, Head Coach, Race Supervisors and your co-coach to design, implement, evaluate and adjust season-long training and competition plans.
• Engage, motivate and lead your team and athletes alongside your co-coach/co-worker.
• Teach by example with frequent alpine skiing demonstrations.
• Be prepared with a lesson plan and maintain an accurate journal of training activities.
• Regular communication with parents at the start and at the end of the day and throughout the course of the day with your athletes/participants.
• Promote Blue Mountain and acts as role model for participants and athletes in sport.

Skills

ACA-CSC Level 1

CSIA Level 1

Communication

Customer service

Outdoor work

Job description

Blue Mountain Resort Company is seeking an Alpine Ski Coach to ensure safety, skill development and supervision of athletes on the alpine ski team. The role expects weekend availability from Christmas through March Break and involves creating a race training environment with high-quality service.

You will work with the Manager, Head Coach and Supervisors to plan season-long training, demonstrate techniques and communicate with parents, while promoting the Blue Mountain brand and values.