Snowboard Instructor
About The Position
The Winter Snowboard Instructor position creates memorable experiences for guests and encourages lifetime participation in winter sports. Snowboard Instructors ensure that lesson participants are safe, have fun, and learn according to their desires. Bogus Basin is a four-season mountain recreation area while living in Boise—one of the fastest-growing, most livable cities in the U.S. 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, not shareholders. Our values of kindness, respect, professionalism, and fun create a workplace where everyone is welcome. Located in the Boise National Forest, Bogus Basin offers year-round activities: skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and tubing in the winter; mountain biking, hiking, and chairlift rides in the summer. Employees enjoy the perks of mountain life while being part of a community-oriented team.
Requirements
- Passion for Bogus Basin’s mission.
- Ability to work with people of all ages, especially children.
- Basic knowledge of snowboarding and ability to ride comfortably and safely on blue terrain at moderate speeds.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions during stressful situations.
- Physical ability to stand, balance, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform heavy work.
- Position requires all movement and physical exertion commonly associated with skiing or snowboarding.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Responsibilities
- Teach individuals and groups of all ages and abilities, creating a safe and fun learning environment while promoting lifelong participation in snowboarding.
- Adapt lessons to each student’s needs, provide excellent guest service, and uphold Bogus Basin’s standards of safety and professionalism.
- Prepare for lessons, greet students, and help organize groups.
- Instruct, monitor safety, and create a fun and engaging experience during lessons.
- Complete all required documentation, attend staff meetings and trainings, and continuously work to improve riding and teaching skills.
- Maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful attitude while interacting with students, guests, and staff.
- Instruct program, group, and private lessons for students of any age or ability.
- Greet students at meeting areas and assist supervisors in organizing classes.
- Create a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment.
- Promote safety by following and reporting any unsafe conditions.
- Adapt teaching methods to students’ age, temperament, and desires.
- Follow sound presentation principles to maximize lesson outcomes.
- Attend all assigned meetings and trainings.
- Complete all required paperwork: class cards, time sheets, incident reports, etc.
- Assist in preparing lesson plans and training for self-improvement.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
