Nordic Ski Instructor

Devil's Thumb RanchTabernash, CO
Onsite

About The Position

Teach the general public to cross country ski and assist in all aspects of the X-Country Center operation. To assist in sales of retail merchandise, including ski equipment, clothing and accessories.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Previous instruction and customer service experience required, preferably in the ski industry.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Employees required to have the ability to Nordic ski.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous instruction and customer service experience, preferably in the ski industry.
  • Preferred areas of education: Recreation and Sales.
  • Preferred area of experience: Coaching.
  • Prefer track experience and knowledge of Nordic equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide superior customer service (internal and external) at all times.
  • Count out cash register drawer, including setting up the bank and completing the daily count sheet.
  • Greet and assist customers with purchases, utilizing the DTR Retail Sales and Service Standards.
  • Understand and control the steps of a sale to increase sales per hour, items per transaction, and average sale.
  • Become familiar with the sport of skiing and the DTR services.
  • Understand features and benefits, sizing and fit of ski wear.
  • Become familiar with the DTR retail inventory in all locations.
  • Assist in arranging merchandise according to store design.
  • Open and close store ensuring proper checklist procedures are followed.
  • Preserve the look and feel of the sales floor (i.e., cleanliness, organization and merchandising).
  • Assist with periodic inventories and in maintenance of proper inventory levels.
  • Complete daily and weekly reports as assigned.
  • Receive and display new merchandise correctly by doing paperwork, displays and back stocking.
  • Assist with various store operations as needed.
  • Keep abreast of new products and equipment in the industry.
  • Greet guests upon arrival at the X-Country Center.
  • Assists guests with information on the X-C Program.
  • Assist guests with purchasing trail tickets and provide area maps.
  • Handle cash/credit card transactions with the register.
  • Assist guests with purchasing merchandise.
  • Retail sales-hard and soft goods.
  • Rental and demo equipment disbursement.
  • Maintenance of all rental equipment.
  • Basic ski shop repairs and binding mounting.
  • Teach Nordic lessons.
  • Embrace and promote all facets of the Devil’s Thumb Ranch Guiding Principles: vision, mission, service guidelines, and values.
  • Exhibit job and product knowledge to accurately support and promote all Devils Thumb Ranch departments, amenities and programming ventures.
  • Be able to work a flexible schedule, work well under pressure.
  • Possess the necessary social skills to work with a broad based constituency and provide excellent customer service to all internal and external guests.
  • Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Keep information confidential as directed in the confidentiality agreement and furthermore support and comply with all Devil’s Thumb Ranch policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Be an ambassador of Devil’s Thumb Ranch inside and outside of work.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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