Snowboard Instructor

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Hot Springs (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Omni Homestead Resort is seeking an experienced Alpine Snowboarding instructor to teach guests of all ages and abilities in alignment with PSIA/AASI standards and Omni Service Standards.

In this role you will lead group and private lessons, including the Bunny School program, while upholding safety, proper equipment instruction, and terrain-appropriate coaching throughout the ski day.

Qualifications

• Be proficient and current to teach all levels that you are qualified for based on PSIA/AASI standards.
• Demonstrate proficient skiing and/or snowboarding skills at a strong "Blue Level" based on Homestead Ski area ability levels.
• Strong communications and personal relationship skills required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Alpine Snowboarding to guests of all ages and abilities.
• Deliver group, private, and children’s lessons including Bunny School.
• Follow Omni MOS and Personal Appearance standards in all interactions.
• Report to ski school meetings and desk after each private lesson.
• Assist guests and ski area staff; maintain safety and risk awareness.
• Educate students on equipment and proper lift loading procedures.
• Apply Terrain Choice for students and instructors during free skiing.

Skills

PSIA/AASI standards

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview:

To service and teach Alpine Snowboarding to guest and clients of all ages and abilities, providing an exceptional experience at The Omni Homestead Resort, providing best guest service based on Omni Service Standards

Responsibilities:

• Consistently demonstrate and own any and all tasks needed to carry out the Omni MOS. Ensuring that 6 pillars are utilized in all interactions.
• To assist guest with learning and understanding the basic functions of snowboarding, creating memorable experiences and assisting to develop a passion for this winter sport.
• Be prepared for any lesson that a supervisor assigns, Includes: Group lessons, Private lessons, and Children's "Bunny School" program
• Know and adhere to the Omni Personal Appearance Standard.
• Report to: 1) Daily Morning Ski school meetings, 2) Any Ski School Group Line up times, and 3) Checking back at ski school desk after ever private lesson taught
• Assist to help guests and other ski area employees
• Must understand Class Management skills which include:
• Safety and Risk Awareness
• Know and teach the "Skiers Responsibility Code"
• Know and teach "Smart Style" Code of ethics for terrain parks
• Educate students on Equipment
• Assess students' proper levels and physical limitations and teach appropriately
• Conduct proper Lift Loading procedures
• Use proper "Terrain Choice" for students and instructors "free skiing"

Qualifications:

• Be Proficient and current to teach all levels that you are qualified for based on PSIA/AASI standards
• Demonstrate proficient skiing and/or snowboarding skills at a strong "Blue Level" based on Homestead Ski area ability levels
• Strong Communications and personal relationship skills required