Full-time must work a minimum of 5 days a week

Part-time must work a minimum of 1 day a week

On-call must work specific scheduled Holidays. Sundays are required.

Please state which schedule you are interested in on your application.

Provide superior Snowboard Instruction to guests of all ages, in both group and private lesson environments. Provide a safe and nurturing environment for all guests, be actively involved and have a positive attitude about all programs.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times. Follow The Resort’s etiquette guidelines while interacting with guests and respond to all guests in a courteous, professional manner.

· Confer regularly with guests to explain programs, services, policies, schedules and rates.

· Maintain positive public relations with guests at all times.

· Seeks supervisor out when faced with a situation that is out of instructor's realm of authority

· Provides superior snowboard instruction to guests of all ages.

· Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the department’s and AASI's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined

· Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on snow

· Plans and implements a program of instruction designed to meet both individual and group needs of students

· Creates a fun environment that is conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.

· Encourages student enthusiasm for snowboarding, the learning process, and further development of good riding skills

· Instructs all students on The Skier's Responsibility Code, and ensures all safety practices are taught and adhered to.

· Develops reasonable rules of group behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.

· Recognizes discrepancies in group riding abilities and makes changes to group makeup as required and available

· Demonstrates a strong grasp of snowboarding concepts

· Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

· Evaluates the accomplishments of students on a regular basis by evaluating students' performances throughout the day

· Confers regularly with immediate supervisor and other Company personnel to plan, coordinate and evaluate services/activities, exchange information and resolve problems.

· Attends all required training, safety and other meetings, required both by the department and company.

· Demonstrated commitment to improving personal snowboarding and teaching abilities through attendance of supplementary training.

· Adheres to uniform policy and appearance standard as outlined in The Canyons Ski & Snowboard School Manual and The Canyons Staff Guide.

· Perform other duties as required.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP

Direct Supervision is received from the Adult Group Programs Supervisor and/or Privates Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Exposure to inclement weather; bending, lifting and squatting

· Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergency and other unplanned situations

QUALIFICATIONS

· Desire to work with and relate to guests and fellow employees.

· Demonstrated ability to communicate, supervise, and work with assigned ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction to students.

· Ability to take initiative, be highly organized, effectively communicate, and manage groups of children.

· Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable.

· One year snowboard instructing experience, OR advanced riding ability combined with the willingness and demonstrated aptitude to learn snowboarding instructing

· High School Diploma or equivalent, and two years demonstrated success working with children in a teaching environment

· Advanced snowboarding ability

· AASI Level I Certified with ACE Level I Certification, or equivalent international certification, preferred. Level I Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire

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