Ski Instructor/Coach

Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts; Lake Louise; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass to Lake Louise

Above industry standards pay

Job summary

Calgary Academy Ski and Snowboard Club (CASSC) is hiring coaches to provide on-hill instruction for students in grades 5-12, focusing on improving skiing and riding abilities during school hours. The program emphasizes safety, fun, and athlete progression under the Athlete Advancement Plan.

Police checks and CSIA/CSFC certifications are required, with a lake Louise season pass negotiable. Coaches will work with students, parents, and staff, maintain training records, and ensure a positive,

Qualifications

• Must have taken and passed one of the recognized coaching association courses such as CSIA, CSFC, or Canada Freestyle Club Coach.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe ski/snowboard instruction/coaching to Calgary Academy athletes
• Ensure all students are having fun and are eager to come back the next session
• Improve the skiing and snowboarding skills of Calgary Academy students
• Instill a passion for the sport of skiing in athletes, parents, and anyone you come into contact with
• Be athlete focused
• Achieve athlete’s performance goals set for the season; Athlete Advancement Plan (APP)
• Maintain the positive reputation of Calgary Academy and CASSC
• Run on hill coaching and training sessions
• Meet with athletes, coaches, parents as needed, either verbally by phone, on-line or face to face
• Ensure on hill safety measures
• Maintain training records. Day 1 evaluations and final reports

Skills

Coaching

English fluency

Education

CSIA

CSFC

Canada Freestyle Club Coach

Job description

At the heart of everything we do is the child. For 40 years Calgary Academy has been providing an unparalleled environment that embraces students’ unique learning profiles, providing individual pathways to student success! We design engaging, student-centered experiences that nurture a love of learning. Our approach to teaching and learning is supported by our four pillars, beliefs, and the CA Way which empower diverse learners to pursue lives of passion and purpose.

The Calgary Academy Ski and Snowboard Club (CASSC), Alberta’s largest school ski and snowboard program, strives to improve the skiing and snowboarding abilities of grade 5-12 Calgary Academy students who are already excelling in their sport. We aim to maximize their on-snow training during school hours to create life‑long athletes and advocates of the sport. This program includes aspects of all mountain and technical skiing and riding, avalanche awareness, moguls and goal setting.

• Provide safe ski/snowboard instruction/coaching to Calgary Academy athletes
• Ensure all students are having fun and are eager to come back the next session
• Improve the skiing and snowboarding skills of Calgary Academy students
• Instill a passion for the sport of skiing in athletes, parents, and anyone you come into contact with
• Be athlete focused
• Achieve athlete’s performance goals set for the season; Athlete Advancement Plan (APP)
• Maintain the positive reputation of Calgary Academy and CASSC
• Run on hill coaching and training sessions
• Meet with athletes, coaches, parents as needed, either verbally by phone, on-line or face to face
• Ensure on hill safety measures
• Maintain training records. Day 1 evaluations and final reports

Check out the CASSC on our website at https://calgaryacademy.com/cassc/ for more information.

English Fluency Level required for position Advanced

Requirements

• Must have taken and passed one of the recognized coaching association courses such as
• Canadian Ski Instructors Association (CSIA)
• Canadian Ski Federation of Coaches (CSFC)
• Canada Freestyle Club Coach

Police Checks. All coaches employed by the clubs will obtain Police Information Checks including the Vulnerable Sector Check. These clean reports are required before November 1 each year. Police checks can be obtained from local Calgary Police Services or RCMP offices.

Perks & Benefits

This position pays between $150-$250/day, paying above industry standards. A mid week seasons pass to Lake Louise is negotiable.