DH Ski/Snowboard Instructor - lvl 1 (51928)

TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION•Truckee, CA

3d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Tahoe Donner Association is looking for fun and personable Ski Instructors to join our Downhill Ski Resort Operations! The Ski and Snowboard School Instructor is responsible for teaching adult and children ski or snowboard classes and assisting with ski school organization, special events, races and other ski area activities. This position provides quality ski and snowboard instruction while delivering exceptional guest service, contributing to a memorable experience for visitors.

Requirements

Must be comfortable and competent skiing and riding on groomed terrain.
Ability to assess and teach to a level appropriate to an assigned student or group’s abilities, fitness and needs.
Accomplish all duties listed to teach Level 6 Students. For skiing this represents the beginning parallel to intermediate parallel levels, comfortably managed on blue terrain.
Current Certification in ski binding procedures (will certify as needed).
Current Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA Level I) certification or equivalent required.
These skills and abilities are typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent and one-year related experience and/or training in the snow sports business; or an equivalent combination of formal training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform all of the duties of the position.
Effective communication skills, oral and written.
Strong sense of customer service and safety awareness.

Nice To Haves

Current Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) membership recommended.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service to members, guests, business partners and employees.
Work with guests of all ages.
Maintain current knowledge of Tahoe Donner Policies and procedures and teaching of skiing techniques as applicable to the position.
Uphold Tahoe Donner Association’s zero tolerance standard for sexual abuse and molestation by following protocols to protect students from inappropriate behavior by staff, members, guests, public and other students.
Maintains an environment of safety, fun and learning.
Teach ski and snowshoe lessons, guided tours, programs, clinics. group bookings, and special events as assigned.
Assist ski school students with proper ski equipment use and proper ski techniques.
Assist with customer service including providing on snow information, answering questions, encouraging lesson participation, assisting with equipment fitting and pass checking.
Assist with rental shop service if requested.
Assist with light cleaning duties and snow removal including shoveling and clearing snow from walkways and paths.