Ski & Snowboard Instructors – Full Time

The Job Resource Centre; Kananaskis Village; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakiska Resort in Alberta is seeking passionate ski and/or snowboard instructors to provide guests of all ages with high-quality lessons.

You will follow resort standards and safety policies, deliver engaging instruction, and help guests improve skills while ensuring a fun, safe mountain experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of resort policies and procedures.
• CSIA/CASI certification preferred or equivalent.
• Ability to assist guests with inquiries and provide excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality ski and/or snowboard instruction to guests.
• Maintain a neat, professional appearance and image per department guidelines.
• Provide superior guest service and mountain safety to visitors and staff.
• Offer guidance and feedback to help students achieve their goals.
• Ensure clear, timely communication with guests and staff.
• Assist other mountain departments as directed by supervision.

Skills

Ski instruction

Snowboard instruction

CSIA/CASI cert

Job description

Position Overview:

• To provide guests with a high quality of ski and/or snowboard instruction. Guests will be of all ages and ability levels and lesson types will vary.
• Help to ensure that every guest has a safe, fun & informative experience.
• Carry out duties and other tasks set out by the Winter Sports School as and when required.

Key Areas of Knowledge:

• Abide by policy and procedures as outlined in the Nakiska Resort Staff Handbook.
• Abide by policy and procedures as outlined in the Winter Sports School Orientation Training.
• Adhere to Nakiska Resort health and safety polices and incident /hazard reporting system.
• Assisting guests with resort related inquiries.
• A good knowledge of Canadian ski &/or snowboard instruction practices (CSIA, CASI) is preferred, or an equivalent internationally recognized certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be willing to accept all assignments that fit within your level of qualification and position in the Winter Sports School.
• Consistently present and maintain a neat, clean and tidy appearance and a professional image as outlined in your department manual.
• Provide a superior level of guest service and mountain safety to all visitors and staff.
• Delivery of excellent ski &/or snowboard instruction, in accordance with standards established by the Ski & Snowboard School.
• Provide guidance and feedback in a manner that is supportive, encouraging and helps students/ instructors achieve their goals.
• Ensure all communication with guests and staff is professional, timely and supports the best interests of Nakiska Resort.
• Assist other mountain departments/management with operational or services tasks assigned by your Supervisor/Manager