CCSC Nordic Coach (PT Seasonal)

Crystal Mountain•Thompsonville, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crystal Community Ski Club Coaches provide the highest level of ski coaching and instruction to team athletes of the ski club in a safe and fun manner. The Nordic Coach will create a nurturing environment in which to teach both Classic and Skate techniques to students from 4th - 12th Grade - Squirrel, Middle and High School Teams.

Requirements

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
XC ski experience.
Strong social skills.
Be able to engage, encourage and communicate creatively with elementary age children.
Ability to make learning to ski a fun activity.
Dedicated to exceeding service standards and providing services and standards to the highest caliber.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
Must be able to abide by the company appearance standards and compliance with the designated uniform.
Dependable and meets goals.
Exemplifies professional conduct and adherence to company Core Values.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
Able to work any shift, weekends and holidays as schedule and weather dictates.
Evenings, weekends and holidays are a regular part of the schedule.
Must have excellent attendance and conduct record for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Helpful to own XC ski equipment but not required.
Non-smoking candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Uphold the highest levels of athlete safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions.
Create a fun environment that is conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
Encourage enthusiasm for skiing / riding, the learning process, and the further development of good skiing / riding skills.
Follow The Club’s etiquette guidelines while interacting with guests and respond to all guests in a courteous, professional manner.
Maintain positive relations with students, parents, visitors, and the general public at all times.
Communicate instructions and deliver a season long progression of skills.
Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, respect, and professionalism at all times.
Attend all required training, safety and other meetings, required both by the club and company.
Demonstrate a commitment to improving personal skiing / riding and teaching abilities through attendance of supplementary training.
Conduct lessons according to the standards set by Crystal Community Ski Club programs.
Stay in communication with parents regarding participant development.
Know the safety procedures for missing or injured students and guests.
Assist with Flying Squirrel 5k Race and Airsoft Biathlon.
Other duties as assigned.