Head Snowboard Trainer

Hoodoo Ski Area; Sisters (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season passes for you and family

Complimentary lift tickets

Free skier exchange passes

25% Hoodoo Pro Shop discount

$5 rentals

Free Lessons for you and family

Discounted food cards

Job summary

Hoodoo Ski Area in Sisters, Oregon seeks a Ski & Ride School Training Director (TD) to lead instructor training, clinic development, and program planning for the SRS. You will implement PSIA-AASI standards, coordinate staff training, and ensure consistent messaging across clinics and lessons.

Ideal candidates bring PSIA Level III, Clinic Leader experience, and a passion for safety, service, and ski education. This is a full-time position based at Hoodoo’s resort with seasonal operation Nov–Apr.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Well-groomed appearance.
• Strong communication skills.
• Possess ski or snowboard equipment that meets current industry standards.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ski School Clinic Leader experience.
• Active PSIA Level III Certification.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Hoodoo guests using the current PSIA-AASI standards.
• Works with Staff Manager to implement the “Point System.”
• Maintains training records, coordinates staff training, and tracks PSIA-NW membership/upgrades.
• Leads Clinic Leader Clinics to ensure consistent messaging.
• Leads training and development of SRS staff.
• Recommends instructor capabilities to Staff Manager and OSS.
• Plans, organizes and implements training programs.
• Assists in lineups and assigns lessons and duties.
• Resolves conflicts with guests and/or staff.
• Acts as Director in absence of the Director.
• Adheres to Skiers’ Responsibility Code on/off duty and enforces Hoodoo policies.
• Promotes learning center programs and encourages return lessons.
• Attends department meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Age 21+

Ski/snowboard equipment ownership

Lift 50 lbs

Education

PSIA Level III Certification

Job description

Position: Ski & Ride School Training Director (TD)

Compensation: Full Time/Seasonal (Nov-Apr), Hourly, wage dependent on experience

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Well-groomed appearance
• Strong communication skills
• Possession of ski or snowboard equipment that meets current industry standards
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ski School Clinic Leader experience
• Active PSIA Level III Certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teaches Hoodoo guests as assigned using the most current PSIA-AASI Standards
• Works closely with the Staff Manager to implement the “Point System”
• Maintains accurate training records including attendance, and performance of the staff. Coordinates staff training, administers staff current membership status with PSIA-NW and upgrading
• Leads “Clinic Leader Clinics”: ensuring all clinic leaders are on the same page sending a unified message
• Leads training & development of SRS staff
• Recommends capabilities of individual instructors to the Staff Mgr and OSS
• Leads the planning, organizing, and implementation of training programs
• Assists in “line ups” and assigns lessons and duties
• Resolves conflicts with guests and/or staff
• Acts as the Director in the absence of the same
• Ski/boards according to the Skiers’ Responsibility Code at all times, on or off duty Monitors guest and staff adherence to the Skiers’ Responsibility Code, counseling non-complying guests and/or notifying appropriate personnel
• Complies with and enforces all Hoodoo and department policies and procedures
• Maintains awareness of and attention to guest and worker safety consciousness with respect to job duties and responsibilities Promotes learning center programs
• Promotes return lessons to students
• Attends department meetings
• Performs all duties as assigned
• Create and conduct pre-season Instructor Training Clinics
• Create and conduct training clinics to meet individual needs to upgrade instructors and prepare them for the certification examinations. Training shall include safety, etiquette, customer service, and professional code of conduct of snow sport industry relations

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Represents Hoodoo at Promotional and Special Events
• Maintains steps and entranceways – shoveling & ice chipping
• Assist race crew
• Preforms daily set and teardown
• Assist other departments

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lifting is restricted to 50 lbs. The employee will sit stand or walk with rest breaks as required.

Works with:

Director, Asst. Director, Training Mgmt. Clinic Leaders

Reports to:

Director of SRS, Asst Dir.

Benefits

• Free season passes for you and your family ($50 application fee for first year working)
• Complimentary Lifts tickets to barter/trade or give to friends
• Free skier exchange passes to other mountains
• 25% discount in the Hoodoo Pro Shop
• $5 rentals
• Free Lessons for you and your family
• Discounted food cards ($5/meal)

Position type: Full Time