Freestyle Ski Coach - Seasonal - Part Time

Alterra Mountain Company; The Blue Mountains; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to Blue Mountain

Meal discounts

Retail discounts

Wellness resources

Employee events

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company at Blue Mountain Resort in Ontario seeks a part-time Freestyle Coach to lead a seasonal program. You will develop young athletes in a positive, challenging and safe learning environment, focusing on technical riding skills and park etiquette to build confidence.

Expect weekend work from Christmas through March Break, with CFSA/CSIA/CASI credentials and strong communication skills to engage athletes and parents.

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum CFSA Level 1, CFSA Air 1, CSIA Park & Pipe or CASI equivalent.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• Previous coaching or ski instructing experience is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work weekends from Christmas through March Break.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, fun and motivating training environment for our athletes.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Head Coach to design and adjust season training plans.
• Teach by example with frequent demonstrations.
• Maintain a daily training journal.
• Maintain frequent contact with parents.
• Assist in team trips to competitions and promote Blue Mountain.

Skills

CFSA Level 1

CFSA Air 1

CSIA Park & Pipe

CASI equivalent

Outdoor work

Coaching experience

Strong communication

Customer service

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.