Snowboard Instructor

MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS•FLAGSTAFF, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide safe, professional, competent and fun instruction skiing and/or snowboarding at The Arizona Snowbowl. Teach skills and techniques in a clear concise manner per the department's policies and progressions.

Requirements

Possess a strong ability to engage and connect with children and adults, using fun and interactive teaching methods.
Attend at least fifteen (15) hours of continuing education training clinics per season.
Ability to physically spend a full day on skis/snowboard in any type of weather conditions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Snow shoveling as required.
Effectively communicate orally and in written form in a professional and tactful manner.
React well under pressure, treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position and accept responsibility for own actions.
Multi-task and function effectively in a challenging environment.
Carry out all job related tasks in a safe and efficient manner observing company and department safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, if necessary, report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.
Maintain control of a group of Guests, of any age, providing a safe and productive environment.

Nice To Haves

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed.

Responsibilities

Possess the ability to physically and verbally demonstrate the tasks and skills associated with teaching snowsports progressions.
Make appropriate decisions regarding student progressions, terrain, and teaching different abilities/attitudes.
Promote and emphasize safety in all classes.
Act as an educator including but not limited to crowd supervision, safety awareness, terrain park etiquette, responsibility code, and guest relations by performing assigned duties.
Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for our younger students, providing constant supervision.
Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's progress and daily activities.
Instructor assignments could change frequently throughout their work day.
Wear assigned uniform jacket with solid black snow pants. Uniforms must be clean with accessories appropriate for ski and snowboard professionals.
Overall appearance must be neat, clean and professional.
Understand and adhere to all Ski & Snowboard School policies and procedures.
Meet, greet and inform Guests at assigned locations.
Able to deal with possible incidents arising out of lessons, file proper reports accurately and timely, and follow all the rules regarding incident reporting.
Adapt to changes in work environment, schedule changes, delays or unexpected events.
Effectively communicate and work with other departments.
Consistently arrive at work on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, commit to work hours to reach goals, and attend all required staff meetings.