Freestyle Ski Coach - Seasonal - Part Time

Blue Mountain Resort; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski & ride

Discounted lift tickets

Staff meals & Starbucks

Retail store discounts

Well-being resources

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort in Ontario is seeking a Freestyle Coach for seasonal, part-time work. The role trains young athletes in safe, technical freestyle skills and terrain park progression, with a focus on confidence and athletic development.

You will lead sessions, document progress, communicate with parents, and represent Blue Mountain positively while promoting the resort experience for guests and teammates.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, fun, motivating training environment for athletes.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Head Coach on season-long plans.
• Teach by example with frequent demonstrations.
• Maintain daily training activity journals.
• Maintain contact with parents and assist in team trips.
• Promote Blue Mountain and act as a role model for athletes.

Education

CFSA Level 1

CFSA Air 1

CSIA Park & Pipe

CASI equivalent

Job description

• Free skiing and riding for you and your dependents;
• Discounted lift and attractions tickets you can share with your friends. Enjoy skating, tubing, Ridge Runner, and more;
• Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats;
• 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.

Seasonal

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• Free skiing and riding for you and your dependents;
• Discounted lift and attractions tickets you can share with your friends. Enjoy skating, tubing, Ridge Runner, and more;
• Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats;
• 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.

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.