Special Interest Instructor

**Special Interest Instructor - Ski**

**(Posting #2024.111SS)**

**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**: 5 - 10

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

**Training Rate**: $16.55 per hour

**Date Posted**: August 27, 2024

**Date Closing**: October 31, 2024

**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 ski and/or snowboard lessons to customers of all ages and abilities. **_For full details, please see attached job description_**

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Excellent ski/snowboard ability;
- Knowledge of The Alpine Responsibility Code;
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC), deemed as satisfactory by the Town;
- Level 1 Certified Instructor (CSIA or CASI) or willingness to attain certification prior to season start;
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C is considered an asset;

**How to apply**

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

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Title**:Special Interest Instructor - Ski **Department**: Community Services

**Position #**: SS20 **Reports To**: Recreation Services Supervisor

**Direct Exercised**:None **Date Amended**:July 12, 2022

**Division**: Recreation Services** E**mployee Group**: Sessional

**Position Summary**

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

**Responsibilities**
- Plans, implements and instructs safe 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 industry standard equipment required for their lesson (helmet, boots, bindings, skis and snowboard);
- 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**
- Excellent ski/snowboard ability
- Knowledge of The Alpine Responsibility Code
- Ability to work in and withstand severe cold and adverse weather conditions;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC), deemed as satisfactory by the Town;
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C is considered an asset;
- Level 1 Certified Instructor (CSIA or CASI) or willingness to attain certification prior to season start.