Nordic Instructor (PT Seasonal)

Crystal Mountain•Thompsonville, MI

About The Position

The Nordic Instructor provides professional, accurate, courteous guest service while delivering ski coaching and instruction. The role creates a positive environment for participants and teaches classic and skate techniques. Instructors support Nordic Center programming and safety expectations, follow activity procedures and facilitation standards, and deliver lessons that encourage skill development and progression. The position also promotes programs, supports special events, completes required documentation, and follows safety procedures, including applicable personal protective equipment and blood-borne pathogen practices.

Requirements

Cross-country ski experience and the ability to cross-country ski and make skiing fun.
Excellent guest service skills.
Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, concentrate, self-motivate, multitask, and meet goals dependably.
Professional conduct and adherence to company Core Values.
Ability to work in extreme and varying weather conditions.
CPR/AED certification is required; training is provided.
High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position.
Minimum age of 18.
Ability to regularly stand and talk or hear; frequently walk, handle objects, and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as a regular part of the schedule.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children.
Owning cross-country ski equipment; it is helpful but not required.
Non-smoking candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Uphold Nordic and Recreation expectations for great service, quality programming, and safety.
Help minimize departmental liability and risk.
Follow activity standard operating procedures and Nordic Center facilitation standards covered in training.
Teach safe, fun, positive ski lessons using a variety of teaching techniques.
Promote positive communication, respect, teamwork, and ski development among guests.
Clearly communicate lessons and instruction and deliver a season-long progression of skills to guests taking lessons.
Work to improve personal skiing and teaching abilities.
Conduct lessons according to Crystal Mountain standards.
Know safety procedures for missing or injured students and guests.
Communicate, promote, sell, and encourage participation in on-site and off-site programs.
Properly file Function Sheets and completed liability waivers.
Provide a safe and enjoyable environment at all times.
Attend staff meetings and learn about Crystal Mountain programs.
Work special events and other programming as needed.
Follow safe work practices, including use of personal protective equipment and blood-borne pathogen procedures around injuries.
Request additional training and assistance when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.