The Big White Ski & Board School is looking for experienced GAP and Ski and Snowboard Trainers certified instructors, with preference given to candidates holding their CSIA and/or CASI Evaluator certification (Level 1 or higher) to join the team as Ski/Snowboard Trainer/Instructor. If you aspire to be part of a strong team of Ski and Snowboard trainers, we want you to join our team for the winter season. This seasonal, full-time position works five or more days weekly, depending on business needs.
Trainers will be responsible for providing training on the following Ski & Board programs:
GAP training program. Our GAP programs run from mid-January to the third week of March, Monday to Friday. Being assigned to this program, the trainer’s day consists of up to seven (7) hours per day. The role of training the GAP program is to teach the participants using the CSIA/CASI methodology for teaching and skiing to the standard required to complete the CSIA/CASI Level 1 and 2 courses.
In-house staff training for Big White Ski & Board School Ski and Snowboard Instructors. The Ski & Board School’s in-house training program runs throughout the season, six days a week, and includes a combination of training sessions, mentorship, and lesson shadowing. Training sessions aim to improve the product that our instructors deliver to our clients. We focus on developing our instructors’ teaching and skiing capabilities so that our clients get the best lesson possible.
Additional duties and responsibilities include:
Teaching Adult & Kids snowboard lessons in group and private settings using the CSIA/CASI teaching methodology and following Big White Ski & Board School’s progression levels.
Teaching clients and demonstrating quality lessons relevant to the ability level of your students
Evaluating lesson participants and completing achievement records where necessary
Always working with safety in mind to safeguard guests and fellow workers
Planning lesson content to create a safe and fun learning experience
Evaluating instructors’ lessons where scheduled, providing written and verbal feedback for staff evaluations
Ensuring effective public relations and problem-solving as required
Working cooperatively and maintaining ongoing communication with other program trainers and Ski & Board School Staff
Working with the Technical Director to aid in the development and improvement of the training program
Taking appropriate action to deal with incidents and emergencies, as outlined in the Ski & Board School’s policies and procedures
Attending all paid training sessions
Acting as a role model for the Ski & Board School instructors and fostering an approachable, open level of communication
Assisting with promoting Ski & Board School programs
Position requirements:
Previous experience training staff or GAP participants in a ski school environment
Have and will attend evaluator training as required by CSIA,/CASI
Three or more seasons of previous ski instructing experience working in organized settings are definite assets
All applicants should submit a cover letter and resume with two contactable references and include a copy of relevant current certifications. Preference will be given to those who also have:
CSIA/CASI Level 1 Evaluator (TD module) or above
CSIA/CASI or international equivalent certifications
Experience in teaching children
Experience in leadership or mentor roles
Starting wage – $28.85, plus sales incentives with increases dependent on further relevant instructing certifications and time-based accruals.
Target start date- 9th December
All applicants, please apply online at https://www.bigwhite.com/employment-centre