Snowboard Instructor

4 weeks ago

Golden, Canada Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Full time
Job Title: Winter Sports School Snowboard Instructor/Trainer

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is renowned for its exceptional snow experience, boasting steep chutes, fast glades, and groomers. Our resort offers a unique opportunity to ride a single gondola to the summit, providing access to a vast array of terrain. Our clients are diverse, ranging from locals and weekend warriors to destination guests from across Canada, the Americas, and Europe.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the safety of students and guests, providing exceptional mountain experiences through professional instruction in skiing or snowboarding.
  • Contribute to a professional, supportive environment for other instructors and KHMR staff.
  • Mentor and lead enthusiastic staff to develop excellence within the school.
  • Conduct instructor training sessions for the advancement of our growing staff.
  • Provide group and private lessons for all ages in beginner to expert terrain.
  • Maintain records of teaching with the Winter Sports School Team Lead.
  • Engage in daily team meetings, training, and other communications necessary to provide a high-quality instructional experience for guests of the resort.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Be flexible in terms of hours scheduled and lesson types assigned.
  • Be able to withstand extended periods of exposure to extreme weather conditions on resort (cold, wind, snow, altitude).
Requirements:
  • Be an advocate for health and safety, prioritizing the safety of coworkers, clients, and guests.
  • Have relevant CASI Level 3 or 4 Instructor certification.
  • Have CASI Level 1 & 2 course conductor/trainer status (an asset).
  • Have previous professional work experience in a snow or recreation instructor role, appropriate for the given certification level.
  • Have an outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.
  • Be passionate about instructing and creating a safe and engaging learning environment.
  • Have passion and enthusiasm for mountain culture, skiing/snowboarding, and the resort environment.
  • Have strong teamwork and cooperation experience.
  • Be committed to safety.
  • Must have flexibility in hours and lesson type.
  • Be able to withstand extended periods of exposure to extreme weather conditions on resort (cold, wind, snow, altitude).
  • Have sufficient strength, physical conditioning, and stamina to conduct on-mountain ski or snowboarding lessons for extended periods of time.
  • First Aid, guiding, and/or avalanche certification or training (an asset).
  • Have a completed criminal background check.
  • Be able to provide one, preferably two, professional references.

We are an equal opportunity employer and look forward to hearing from all qualified applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest in Kicking Horse Mountain Resort; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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