Freestyle Ski Coach - Seasonal - Part Time

Schweitzer; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free therapy and wellness resources

Discounts at Blue Mountain retail

Employee events and perks

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort is seeking a Freestyle Coach to guide young athletes in a positive, challenging and safe learning environment. You will help athletes develop skiing/snowboarding skills, build confidence and athleticism, and contribute to a supportive team culture.

You will collaborate with Supervisors and the Head Coach to create season-long training plans, teach by example, and maintain detailed training notes while engaging with parents and supporting trips to competitions.

Qualifications

• Must hold CFSA Level 1 or higher.
• Must hold CFSA Air 1 or higher.
• Must hold CSIA Park and Pipe or CASI equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, fun and motivating training environment for our athletes.
• Design, implement, evaluate and adjust the season-long training and competition plan with Supervisors and Head Coach.
• Teach by example with frequent demonstrations.
• Maintain accurate daily journal of training activities.
• Maintain frequent contact with parents.
• Assist in team trips to other area competitions.
• Promote Blue Mountain and act as role model for athletes.

Skills

CFSA Level 1

CFSA Air 1

CSIA Park and Pipe/CASI

Job description

Seasonal WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Enjoy complimentary and discounted access to Blue Mountain attractions for you and your family, including the Adventure Park, private beach, gondola, hiking, and preferred golf rates. Save on meals across resort restaurants and cafés, including Starbucks. Receive exclusive discounts at all Blue Mountain-owned retail stores. Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and well-being, with access to free therapy and wellness resources. Join a vibrant team community with employee events all summer, including but not limited to Sunset Hikes, Under the Big Top, Ice Cream Day and more.

HOURLY RATE: $19.52 PART-TIME HOURS: Two shifts a week (weekends only)

As a Freestyle Coach, you will be a leader in developing young athletes in a positive, challenging, and safe learning environment. Athletes in this program will develop their technical riding skills and fundamental freestyle ski/snowboard skills to help them become stronger all-around riders and gain more confidence in the terrain park. As a Freestyle Coach you will be responsible for helping your athletes build athleticism, confidence, and respect.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Provide a safe, fun and motivating training environment for our athletes.
• Works with the Supervisors and the Head Coach to design, implement, evaluate and adjust the season-long training and competition plan for their team.
• Teach by example with frequent demonstrations.
• Maintain accurate daily journal of training activities.
• Maintain frequent contact with parents.
• Assists in team trips to other area competitions.
• Promotes Blue Mountain and acts as role model for athletes.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Must hold a minimum CFSA Level 1, CFSA Air 1, CSIA Park and Pipe or CASI equivalent.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of unpredictable weather conditions.
• Previous competition, coaching or ski instructing experience an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer services skills.
• Must be able to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from Christmas through March Break.

*This role is being posted to fill a vacancy AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE

BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario’s largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.

ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure. Work at Blue to live the full Village-based Ski Resort experience, all within driving distance of Toronto. Receive great perks on retail, restaurants, lessons and of course free direct to lift access to over 14 iconic ski resorts across Canada and the US.