What are the responsibilities and job description for the SNOWSPORTS SKI INSTRUCTOR position at BRIDGER BOWL?
Job Details
PURPOSE:
Provide a quality learning experience for students of all abilities to learn to ski and safely enjoy the mountain environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teach lessons in a positive, safe, fun, and professional manner.
- Demonstrate contemporary and appropriate skiing skills to children and adults.
- Convey knowledge of PSIA/AASI methodology and technology to students, understanding the general concepts of the Learning Connection to a depth applicable to teaching/ certification level.
- Provide area and community information to guests.
- Accurately maintain timely and legible documentation for teaching hours, attendance cards, progress cards, incident and risk management information and other documentation as directed by management.
- Attend required meetings and training seminars.
- Work collaboratively with fellow employees and independently with groups of students.
- Maintain a clean and orderly personal space in the locker room.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
- Ski equipment
- 2-Way Radio
- Shovel
- Video Equipment
- Vacuum
- iPad
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:
- Use good judgment and maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude throughout the season.
- Be reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Be comfortable setting up an environment conducive to safety, fun and learning.
- Communicate effectively with parents, children, supervisors, and coworkers.
- Have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.
- Maintain confidentiality of all protected information.
- Be available to work a consistent schedule throughout the season including holidays.
- Understand and comply with Bridger Bowl Policies and Procedures.
- Contribute to Bridger Bowl's overall sustainability goals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified PSIA status preferred, but not mandatory.
- Previous experience in ski instruction, daycare, camp counseling, teaching, childcare or equivalent.
- Level II skiing ability preferred, but not required.
- Ability to ski from assigned stations to the base area while demonstrating maneuvers to students throughout the duration of a lesson for up to 6 hours per day required.
SUPERVISION:
- Supervision Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
- Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of the Snowsports leads, coordinators, supervisors and/or directors. Receives continued or individual assignments according to supervisors’ direction. Expectations are clearly set; advice and assistance are available as needed. Work is reviewed on demand or during scheduled seasonal check-ins.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, bend or be on your feet for extended periods of time.
- Regularly work in wet, cold, quickly changing winter conditions requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces.
- Be capable of lifting and carrying 40 lbs.
NON-COMPETE / BOOTLEG LESSON CLAUSE:
- The teaching of unauthorized Snowsports lessons for remuneration outside the confines and arrangements of the Bridger Bowl Snowsports School and within the boundaries of Bridger Bowl Ski Area is illegal and strictly prohibited and may result in termination, civil fines, and/or prosecution.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job, nor does it restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an employment contract and there is no guarantee of work hours. Work hours are dependent on snowfall and workload.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Bridger Bowl Ski Area, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Bridger Bowl Ski Area is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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