Snowboard Instructor
Big White Ski Resort
- Kelowna, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Teaching snowboard lessons following both CASI teaching methodology and Big White Ski & Board School’s progression levels to a range of clients of all ages in both group and private settings
- Always working with safety in mind to safeguard guests and fellow workers
- Planning lesson content to create a safe and fun learning experience
- Evaluating lesson participants, completing achievement records and recommending their next steps
- Ensuring effective public relations, and problem solving as required
- Working cooperatively and maintaining ongoing communication with other program staff
- Taking appropriate action to deal with incidents and emergencies, as outlined in the Ski & Board School’s policies and procedures
- CASI Level 2 and above (or international equivalent)
- Previous snowboard instructing experience, and experience working in organized settings.
- Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance (CSIA) certifications
- Freestyle (Park and Pipe) certifications
- CASI Evaluator certifications
- Experience in teaching children
All employees are subject to criminal record checks at Big White Ski Resort. Due to the fact that we are all dealing and working with children (defined as any persons 18 years of age or younger) on a daily basis throughout the season, it is imperative that these checks are done. It is the responsibility of the employee to provide a current criminal record check.Physical demands:
- Ability to carry 40lbs/18kg while skiing/riding
- Ability and prepared to work in extreme alpine weather conditions
- Ability to assist a fallen skier/snowboarder back onto their feet
- Ability to lift 40lbs/18kg
- Ability to ski/ride for 6-7 hours a day