Nordic Instructor

BOGUS BASIN RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC•Boise, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Winter Nordic Instructor position creates memorable experiences for guests and encourages lifetime participation in winter sports. The Nordic Instructor ensures that lesson participants are safe, have fun, and learn according to their desires. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is a four-season mountain recreation area located in the Boise National Forest, ID. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Bogus Basin is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable outdoor recreation, education, and community programming year-round. Every dollar earned is reinvested into the mountain and its people. Our values of kindness, respect, professionalism, and fun shape a workplace where everyone is welcome.

Requirements

Passionate about Bogus Basin’s mission.
Ability to work with people of all ages, especially children.
Basic knowledge of Nordic skiing, skate and classic techniques.
Must be able to ski comfortably and safely on blue terrain at moderate speeds.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to make sound decisions during stressful situations.
Frequently required to stand, balance, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Ability to perform heavy work (exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, 20 pounds constantly).
Position requires all movement and physical exertion commonly associated with skiing or fatbiking.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Instruct program, group, and private lessons as assigned.
Instruct students of any age or ability.
Attend all assigned meetings and trainings.
Greet students at meeting areas and assist supervisors in organizing classes.
Create a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment.
Promote safety by following safe practices and reporting any unsafe conditions.
Adapt teaching methods to students’ age, temperament, and desires.
Follow sound presentation principles.
Maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful attitude while interacting with students, guests, and staff.
Conduct lessons for maximum positive outcome.
Check-in for lesson assignments when required.
Work the rental and sales counter when not teaching and complete other assigned tasks.
Answer phones, work the register, and clean the lodge area.
Complete all required paperwork: class cards, time sheets, incident reports, etc.
Train for self-improvement (skiing/riding skills and teaching skills).
Assist in preparing lesson plans for upcoming lessons.
Perform other related tasks as necessary.