Special Interest Instructor

**Special Interest Instructor - Freestyle Ski/Snowboard**

**(Posting #2024.113SS)**

**Department**: Community Services

**Division**: Recreation Services

**Location**: ROC

**Status**:Sessional (December 2, 2024 - April 4, 2025)

**Hours of Work**:Up to 24 hours per week (Up to 8 hours per day)

**Number of Positions**: 2 - 3

**Hourly Wage**: Fair Market Value (Based on market rate)

**Training Rate**: $16.55 per hour

**Date Posted**: August 15, 2023

**Date Closing**: November 26, 2023

**Come work with us**

Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career.

**Position Purpose**

Responsible for the instruction of freestyle ski and/or snowboard lessons to customers of all ages and abilities. **_For full details, please see attached job description._**

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Able to demonstrate comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain, as well as basic terrain park features;
- Knowledge of The Alpine Responsibility Code;
- Level 1 Certified Instructor (CSIA or CASI) or willingness to attain certification prior to season start;
- Provide a Vulnerable Sector Police Check (PVSC), deemed as satisfactory by the Town;
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C is considered an asset;
- Park Instructor 1 considered an asset, or willingness to attain certification prior to season start;
- Snowpark Certification considered an asset, or willingness to attain certification prior to season start.

**How to apply**

**Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Title**: Special Interest Instructor - Freestyle Ski & Snowboard **Position #**:SS20

**Department**: Community Services **Division**: Recreation

**Reports To**: Recreation Services Supervisor **Direction Exercised**:None

**Date Amended**: July 12, 2022

**Employee Group**: Sessional

**Position Summary**

Responsible for the instruction of freestyle ski and/or snowboard lessons to customers of all ages and abilities.

**Responsibilities**
- Plans, implements and instructs safe freestyle ski and/or snowboard lessons;
- Assesses all participants and completes the appropriate report card at the end of each session;
- Monitors participants and adapts lessons as necessary;
- Performs lesson preparations (i.e. as on-hill set up and tear down, structured lesson plans, etc.);
- Demonstrates a high level of customer service and provides this service on the front-line of operation.
- Interacts with participants, staff, spectators and community members;
- Follows up with parent/guardian at the end of each lesson regarding the students' progression;
- Performs administrative tasks to support the program as assigned by the Recreation Programmer;
- Ensures all participants are wearing the industry standard equipment required for their lesson (helmet, boots, bindings, skis and board)
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays (Christmas Break, Family Day weekend and March Break).

**The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties of the position and will not be construed as a detailed job description of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.**

**Skill/Knowledge Requirements**
- Able to demonstrate comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain, as well as basic terrain park features.
- Knowledge of The Alpine Responsibility Code
- Ability to work in and withstand severe cold and adverse weather conditions;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Provide a Vulnerable Sector Police Check (PVSC), deemed as satisfactory by the Town;
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C is considered an asset;

**Freestyle Snowboard Instructor**
- CASI Level 1 required
- Park Instructor 1 considered an asset, or willingness to attain certification prior to season start.

**Freestyle Ski Instructor**
- CSIA Level 1 required
- Snowpark Certification considered an asset, or willingness to attain certification prior to season start.