Freestyle Snowboard Coach - Fall Programs

WinSport • Calgary, AB

5d • Onsite

About The Position

WinSport is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual for the position of Freestyle Snowboard Coach. This role involves working with youth, developing young athletes, and a commitment to excellence. In a fun environment, you will develop athletes' fundamental freestyle skills on trampoline, dry slope, and airbag, as well as provide exceptional outdoor experiences in other sports and activities that cross-train skills such as balance and coordination. The primary role is to work with freestyle participants and provide a fun, welcoming, and safe environment to develop new freestyle skills, social skills, and recreate in the great outdoors. These programs run in a 4-week format on Tuesdays (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) from September 8th to September 29th, Thursdays (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) from September 10th to October 1st, and Fridays (4:00 PM – 7:30 PM) from September 11th to October 2nd. As a freestyle coach, you strive to approach your work to align with WinSport's six core values: Safety, Integrity, Belonging, Collaboration, Inspiration, and Sustainability.

Requirements

• CASI Park 1 and/or AB SB Comp Intro Trained is required.
• Air 1 required.
• Current criminal record check with vulnerable sector search.
• Current Standard (Intermediate) First Aid and CPR level C certification.
• Must have previous experience in instructing freestyle snowboarding.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience instructing youth and developing freestyle snowboarding skills.
• Valid Snowboard Alberta membership required (Valid July 1 2026- June 30 2027).

Nice To Haves

• Air 2 & 3 is an asset.
• Experience working with children and youth is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Be mindful of the inherent risks associated with snowboarding and conduct work and self accordingly.
• Understand the inherent risks within the context of terrain parks and be mindful of developing and demonstrating skills safely.
• Understand the inherent risks associated with the use of freestyle training facilities: Trampolines, Super Tramp, dry slope and airbag and conduct work and self accordingly.
• Make decisions that consistently put your safety, and WinSport guests’ safety first, following WinSport safety policies and procedures.
• Safely provide lessons to all guests tailored to their skill level and goals based on training from CASI or NCCP/Snowboard Alberta.
• Plan, lead, and modify sports-based programs daily, operating both independently as a group leader and collaboratively with others.
• Ensure the Alpine Responsibility Code and Terrain Park etiquette is covered and abided by in all snowboard lessons.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, and maintain accurate records, including recording each child’s attendance, participant information, and secure pick-up code for safety.
• Actively contribute to a safer workplace by identifying hazards and risks.
• Work with people of all ages, abilities, and personalities.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be a professional and courteous representative of WinSport, Canada Olympic Park.
• Maintain an understanding of all snowboard products to assist guests and make recommendations for future lessons.
• Mediate conflicts amongst participants, consistently and fairly.
• Exhibit a passion for summer and winter sports and for helping students develop their skills and achieve their personal goals.
• Deliver clear and concise lesson content that is well thought-out and intentional for the guest’s needs and goals.
• Demonstrate leadership by providing quality instruction and a positive guest experience, in all camp activities.
• Provide a high standard of technical knowledge in Freestyle snowboarding.
• Understand the LTAD and Sport for Life sport development models and how they apply to the group you are instructing.
• Utilize positive-first feedback strategies that empower guests and fellow instructors.
• Engage in non-teaching duties including set up/take down, lesson check in/out, waiver confirmation.
• Seek and take guidance and leadership from Team Leads in instructional and group settings.
• Evaluate your athletes and administer an off-season training program for participants appropriate to their stage of development. Communicate with team members to align programming and development of athletes.
• Be proactive and take note of the team’s needs and be willing to complete tasks as the need arises.
• Adjust communication and skill development strategies to appropriately fit the needs of the guest, including level, age, and interests.
• Assist with the accommodation of guest needs in every situation possible, with a mindset focused on guest service, problem solving, and adaptability.
• Demonstrate a safe work practice at all times by adhering to all WinSport safety policy and procedures and ensuring one’s own safety is preserved along with the safety of co-workers, direct reports and WinSport guests.
• Be mindful of all safety hazards/concerns within the work environment and ensure all safety issues are reported to the appropriate individuals.
• Review all OH & S notices/meeting minutes as they are distributed or posted on OH & S boards located within all departments.

Benefits

• Free Park pass
• Free parking
• Reciprocals at other ski resorts
• Food, beverage, retail and program discounts
• Access to our world-class gym facility.
• Robust workplace wellness program that supports the physical, emotional, social and financial wellness of our team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed