Snowboard Instructor

Mountain Capital Partners; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Capital Partners is seeking a seasonal ski/snowboard instructor at Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff, AZ. You will teach snowsports to a range of ages, demonstrating techniques clearly and safely, with emphasis on guest safety and enjoyment.

You will adapt to varying assignments, maintain professional appearance, and communicate progress to participants and guardians while upholding school policies.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to engage and connect with children and adults, using fun and interactive teaching methods.
• Ability to communicate progress and daily activities to parents.
• Comfort with adapting to instructor assignments and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate tasks and skills for snowsports teaching.
• Make decisions on student progression and terrain suitability.
• Promote safety in all classes.
• Act as educator with crowd supervision, safety awareness, and guest relations.

Skills

Teaching snowsports

Safety emphasis

Guest relations

Education

Continuing education required

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Arizona Snowbowl - FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86002 Position Type: Seasonal To provide safe, professional, competent and fun instruction skiing and/or snowboarding at The Arizona Snowbowl. Teach skills and techniques in a clear concise manner per the department's policies and progressions.

Essential Functions

• Possess the ability to physically and verbally demonstrate the tasks and skills associated with teaching snowsports progressions.
• Make appropriate decisions regarding student progressions, terrain, and teaching different abilities/attitudes.
• Promote and emphasize safety in all classes.
• Act as an educator including but not limited to crowd supervision, safety awareness, terrain park etiquette, responsibility code, and guest relations by performing assigned duties.

Qualifications Working with Children and Adults

• Possess a strong ability to engage and connect with children and adults, using fun and interactive teaching methods.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for our younger students, providing constant supervision.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's progress and daily activities.
• Instructor assignments could change frequently throughout their work day.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed below.
• Wear assigned uniform jacket with solid black snow pants. Uniforms must be clean with accessories appropriate for ski and snowboard professionals. Overall appearance must be neat, clean and professional.
• Understand and adhere to all Ski & Snowboard School policies and procedures.

Education / Training / License(s) / Certification(s) Requirements

• Attend at least fifteen (15) hours of continuing education training clinics per season

Physical Requirements

• Ability to physically spend a full day on skis/snowboard in any type of weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Snow shoveling as required

Competencies Required

• Effectively communicate orally and in written form in a professional and tactful manner
• React well under pressure, treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position and accept responsibility for own actions
• Multi-task and function effectively in a challenging environment
• Carry out all job related tasks in a safe and efficient manner observing company and department safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, if necessary, report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly
• Maintain control of a group of Guests, of any age, providing a safe and productive environment
• Meet, greet and inform Guests at assigned locations
• Able to deal with possible incidents arising out of lessons, file proper reports accurately and timely, and follow all the rules regarding incident reporting
• Adapt to changes in work environment, schedule changes, delays or unexpected events
• Effectively communicate and work with other departments
• Consistently arrive at work on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, commit to work hours to reach goals, and attend all required staff meetings

Work Environment

In the course and scope of employment employees will be exposed to winter weather conditions and varied conditions such as stairways, multi-level buildings and slippery surfaces. Proper footwear, clothing and equipment are a must. Due to the nature of the ski industry, employee schedules are subject to change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed.