Freestyle Ski Coach - Seasonal - Part Time

Schweitzer; Maple Ridge; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to Blue Mountain

Meal discounts at resort restaurants

Exclusive retail discounts

Well-being resources including free 1:

Summer employee events

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort is seeking a Seasonal Freestyle Coach to lead young athletes in a positive, safe learning environment. You will help develop technique, confidence and athleticism in the terrain park while coordinating with the head coach on season plans.

Role requires CFSA/CASI certifications, outdoor work, and weekend shifts from Christmas through March Break. The resort offers great perks and a vibrant summer team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• Weekend availability (Saturdays and Sundays) from Christmas through March Break.
• Coaching or ski instructing experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, fun and motivating training environment for athletes.
• Design, implement, evaluate and adjust season-long training plans with Supervisors and Head Coach.
• Demonstrate techniques through frequent demonstrations.
• Maintain daily journal of training activities.
• Maintain frequent contact with parents.
• Assist in team trips to competitions.
• Promote Blue Mountain and serve as a role model for athletes.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Education

CFSA Level 1 / CSIA Park & Pipe / CASI equivalent

Job description

Seasonal WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

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

• 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.

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.