Ski Instructor 2024/2025

MUST BE A COMPETENT SKIER AND PSIC/CSIA CERTIFIED (OR SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A PSIC/CSIA COURSE PRIOR TO JANUARY 6, 2025

Department: Recreation (Snow School)

Reports to: Supervisor, Snow School

Our Mission: Offer unique and memorable experiences through fun-filled programs, activities and events!

Job Summary: Instructs skliers of all ages and abilities how to improve their riding skills, while providing a fun and effective learning environment. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining all necessary certifications.
• Ensure the safety of our guests.
• Required to be punctual and adhere to the uniform requirements of the position.
• Required to attend pre-season department training and corporate training.
• Required to assist in other departments as determined by the demands of operations.
• Responsible for maintaining all necessary class records; maintaining an ongoing detailed record of all lessons taught including attendance and lesson plans.
• Communicates with both students and parents to ensure a high level of customer service.
• Encouraged to attend optional pre-season and on-hill training sessions.
• Encouraged to continuously work towards achieving the next level in the certification process.

Key Qualifications:

• Ability to be self-motivated with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and independently.
• Able to repeatedly lift 20.4 kg (45 lbs.) comfortably.
• Able to communicate verbally in a clear and concise manner.
• Able to complete other physically demanding duties as required.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Customer oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes pride in their work.
• Bilingual is an asset.

Additional Requirements:

• You are passionate about the recreation industry and eager to share that passion with others.
• You have strong people skills. You are approachable, a good listener and empathetic.
• You will be flexible with your schedule. Your work hours will be based on business needs.
• Ability to work weekends and weeknights and on occasion be available to cover shifts.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• You will be provided a Chicopee Uniform Jacket upon receipt of $100 refundable deposit and signed Chicopee Uniform Agreement.
• You will provide your own black (no logo) snow pants.
• Provide your own CSA Z263.1, ASTM F2040, EN 1077, or Snell RS 98 (Health Canada standards) approved ski/snowboard helmet.
• You have the following certifications: CSIA or PSIC
• Having following certification will be considered an asset: CASI or CSCF
• You have, or can use our Human Resource platform to obtain, the following certificates: WHMIS 2015, Ladder Safety Training, Ontario Health & Safety Awareness Training (OHSA), Workplace Violence & Harassment Training (Bill 168 & 132) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training.
• You have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC), if you are 18+ years of age.