Ski/Snowboard Instructor

Pottcounty Ia

Iowa, Northern (LA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Pottawattamie County Conservation is seeking passionate and skilled Ski and Snowboard instructors for the upcoming winter season. The role runs from December through March or the ski season.

You will teach new and intermediate skiers/snowboarders the fundamentals while working with the Snowsports School Coordinator to ensure high-quality lessons and guest safety. Responsibilities include leading groups or individuals, teaching proper technique, promoting safety, attending clinics, greeting

Qualifications

Must be eighteen (18) years old at the time of hire.
Must complete ski/snowboard instructor training upon hire.
Prior ski/snowboard instructor experience is preferred.
PSIA or AASI certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Instructs groups and/or individuals in a lesson format.
Teaches proper technique appropriate to the ability level of those being instructed.
Promotes safety and gives students the knowledge to remain safe when they leave the lesson to ski/snowboard on their own.
Participates in clinics and free-skiing/snowboarding to constantly improve personal skiing skills.
Attends PSIA or AASI clinics and takes appropriate exams, on an ongoing basis.
Greet guests and direct guests to proper lesson location.
Must be helpful, friendly, courteous and professional in accordance with Mt Crescent’s commitment to providing superior customer service. Treats each lesson recipient as an important individual when providing instruction.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Skiing

Snowboarding

Group instruction

Teaching technique

Education

PSIA or AASI certification (preferred)

Instructor training upon hire

Age 18+ required

Job description

Pottawattamie County Conservation is seeking passionate and skilled Ski and Snowboard instructors to join our team for the upcoming winter season. This position will run from December through March or the duration of the ski season.

Individuals in this role will teach new skiers/snowboarders and intermediate skiers/snowboarders the various fundamentals of skiing/snowboarding. Instructors will work with the Snowsports School Coordinator to ensure the Ski School performs to meet the expectations of guests, while keeping guest safety a priority. If you have a love for the slopes and a desire to share your knowledge with others, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Summary

Essential Functions

Instructs groups and/or individuals in a lesson format.

Teaches proper technique appropriate to the ability level of those being instructed.

Promotes safety and gives students the knowledge to remain safe when they leave the lesson to ski/snowboard on their own.

Participates in clinics and free-skiing/snowboarding to constantly improve personal skiing skills.

Attends PSIA or AASI clinics and takes appropriate exams, on an ongoing basis.

Greet guests and direct guests to proper lesson location.

Must be helpful, friendly, courteous and professional in accordance with Mt Crescent’s commitment to providing superior customer service. Treats each lesson recipient as an important individual when providing instruction.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability

Ability to ski or snowboard safely and confidently in all conditions and in varying types of terrain.

Ability to work during peak times and in bad weather.

Essential Education, Certification, and/or Licenses

Must be eighteen (18) years old at the time of hire.

Must complete ski/snowboard instructor training upon hire.

Prior ski/snowboard instructor experience is preferred.

PSIA or AASI certification is preferred.

Must be reliable, punctual and have own transportation.

Flexibility to work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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