XC Ski Instructor - Non Cert

Tahoe Donner Association; Truckee (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership to Trout Creek RC

Discounts on food & beverages

Retail discounts

Amenities access

Job summary

Tahoe Donner Association is seeking friendly Cross-Country Ski Instructors to join our seasonal Cross-Country Operations at Alder Creek Adventure Center in Truckee, CA. You will teach adults and kids, support ski school activities, events, races and guided tours.

Ideal candidates have a passion for teaching, strong customer service, and the ability to adapt lessons to different ages and skill levels. PSIA membership and CPR/First Aid are recommended, and availability midweek, weekends or

Qualifications

• Passion to teach cross country skiing to all levels and willingness to learn new skills.
• Minimum intermediate cross-country skiing skills or above.
• Ability to assess and teach to the level of the student/group.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of customer service and safety awareness.
• PSIA membership recommended.
• CPR and First Aid certifications recommended.
• Ability to work midweek, weekends and holidays is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to members, guests, business partners and employees.
• Teach ski and snowshoe lessons, guided tours, programs, clinics, group bookings, and special events as assigned.
• Assist with ski school organization, rentals, and on-snow information for guests.

Skills

Cross-country skiing

Customer service

Teaching/instruction

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Alder Creek Adventure Center - Truckee, CA 96161

Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.46 Hourly

Tahoe Donner Association is looking for fun and personable Cross-Country Ski Instructors to join our Cross-Country Operations! The Cross-Country Ski School Instructor is responsible for teaching adults and children ski classes and assisting with ski school organization, special events, races and other ski area activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide excellent customer service to members, guests, business partners and employees.

• Work with guests of all ages.
• Maintain current knowledge of Tahoe Donner Policies and procedures and teaching of cross-country skiing techniques as applicable to the position.
• Uphold Tahoe Donner Association’s zero tolerance standard for sexual abuse and molestation by following protocols to protect students from inappropriate behavior by staff, members, guests, public and other students.
• Maintains an environment of safety, fun and learning.
• Teach ski and snowshoe lessons, guided tours, programs, clinics. group bookings, and special events as assigned.
• Assist ski school students with proper ski equipment use and proper ski techniques.
• Assist with customer service including providing on snow information, answering questions, encouraging lesson participation, assisting with equipment fitting and pass checking.
• Assist with rental shop service if requested.
• Assist with light cleaning duties and snow removal including shoveling and clearing snow from walkways and paths.

We have both part-time and full-time seasonal opportunities available!

We offer competitive starting pay based on experience and availability, performance-based advancement, use of Tahoe Donner Association Amenities, free gym membership at Trout Creek Recreation Center, food & beverage discounts and retail discounts!

Qualifications

We are looking for applicants who exhibit the following qualities:

• Consistency and Reliability
• Cheerful and Positive Attitude
• Energetic and outgoing personality
• Values Teamwork
• Loves Serving and Helping Others.

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Passion to teach cross country skiing to all levels, and willingness to learn new skills.
• Minimum intermediate Cross Country skiing skills or above appropriate to the level of position.
• Ability to assess and teach to a level appropriate to an assigned student or group’s abilities, fitness and needs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of customer service and safety awareness.
• Current Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) membership recommended.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications recommended.
• Ability to work midweek, weekends, holidays is preferred.

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one-year related experience and/or training in the snow sports business, specifically cross-country/Nordic skiing; or an equivalent combination of formal training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform all of the duties of the position.