Freestyle Ski Coach - Seasonal - Part Time

Job summary

The coach will lead young athletes in developing technical freestyle ski and snowboard skills within a safe and motivating environment. They are also responsible for designing training plans, maintaining athlete journals, and communicating with parents.

Job details

Seasonal WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? * Free skiing and riding for you and your dependents; * Discounted lift and attractions tickets you can share with your friends. Enjoy skating, tubing, Ridge Runner, and more; * Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats; * Receive exclusive discounts at all Blue Mountain-owned retail stores; * Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and well-being, with access to free therapy and wellness resources. HOURLY RATE: $19.52 PART-TIME HOURS: * Two shifts a week (weekends only) As a Freestyle Coach, you will be a leader in developing young athletes in a positive, challenging, and safe learning environment. Athletes in this program will develop their technical riding skills and fundamental freestyle ski/snowboard skills to help them become stronger all-around riders and gain more confidence in the terrain park. As a Freestyle Coach you will be responsible for helping your athletes build athleticism, confidence, and respect. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? * Provide a safe, fun and motivating training environment for our athletes. * Works with the Supervisors and the Head Coach to design, implement, evaluate and adjust the season-long training and competition plan for their team. * Teach by example with frequent demonstrations. * Maintain accurate daily journal of training activities. * Maintain frequent contact with parents. * Assists in team trips to other area competitions. * Promotes Blue Mountain and acts as role model for athletes. WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? * Must hold a minimum CFSA Level 1, CFSA Air 1, CSIA Park and Pipe or CASI equivalent. * Willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of unpredictable weather conditions. * Previous competition, coaching or ski instructing experience an asset. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Excellent customer services skills. * Must be able to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from Christmas through March Break. *This role is being posted to fill a vacancy AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario’s largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company. ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

What you’ll do

The coach will lead young athletes in developing technical freestyle ski and snowboard skills within a safe and motivating environment. They are also responsible for designing training plans, maintaining athlete journals, and communicating with parents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum CFSA Level 1, CFSA Air 1, CSIA Park and Pipe, or CASI equivalent certification. The role requires availability to work weekends from Christmas through March Break and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Complimentary and discounted access to Blue Mountain attractions
• Discounted meals at resort restaurants and cafes
• Discounts at Blue Mountain-owned retail stores
• Free therapy and wellness resources
• Employee events

Listed skills

• Coaching · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Freestyle skiing
• Snowboarding
• Coaching
• Athletic development
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service
• Leadership
• Training plan design
• Demonstration
• Safety management
• Interpersonal Communications
• Customer Service
• Demonstration Skills
• Instructing
• Certified Financial Services Auditor

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Hospitality
• Ski Coach
• Coach
• Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials
• Coaches and Scouts

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