Race Coach: Ski Instructor

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

                Duties include, but are not limited to:  

Ski School Uniform are only to be worn when teaching or in an approved clinic/peer coaching session on approved terrain.

Race Coach Duties:

• Create a fun and safe learning environment introducing the fundamentals of ski racing.
•  Develop daily activities based on conditions of the day leading to the development of skills and techniques related to ski racing.
• Establish and maintain group management, and risk mitigation.
• Selection of appropriate terrain/tasks is essential.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with parents and participants providing daily feedback regarding performance and progress.
• Work cooperatively with other instructors and groups as needed and appropriate.

Ski Instructor Duties:

• Organize and conduct both group and private ski or ride lessons for children and adults in accordance with the resort’s and PSIA/AASI guidelines.
• Adhere to the Arctaris Saddleback Safety Manual, Employee Manual, and “Ski for Work” Policy.
• Deliver outstanding customer service as an ambassador of Saddleback.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for skiing/snowboarding in your teaching and riding.
• Attend required “Ski for Work” and safety training sessions. You must have the Supervisor sign off on the “Ski for Work” policy.
• Attend clinics and study PSIA/AASI literature to learn strategies/exercises for teaching ski or snowboard lessons and practice these exercises.
• Be on time for lessons, and prepared to teach.
• Use appropriate exercises, terrain, and lifts for the level of students that you are teaching.
• Learn emergency procedures in the event that there is an injury in a lesson. Complete all accident reports with witness statements.
• Communicate effectively with guests, staff members, and the Ski School Supervisor.
• Communicate conflicts to the director.
• Report on the job injuries to the director immediately. Accident reports must be completed within 24 hours.

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Must pass background check prior to working with children.
• Must be familiar with and proficient in ski racing techniques.
• Must be able to select a specific series of activities/drills and relate these to a specific outcome related to ski racing.
• Must be comfortable with establishing safe behavior expectations for participants related to riding all lifts and conduct while skiing following the skier/rider responsibility code.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong guest services skills.
• Must work well in a team.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends.

Required Education and Experience: 

• Previous experience in ski racing at the ski academy and or college level preferred.
• Experience coaching youth preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A worker’s permit may be applicable.
• PSIA/AASI Level 1 Certified preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Skate and/or climb uphill to assist students.
• Adequate (knee, hip and shoulder) joint stability and physical strength and endurance to perform prolonged periods (3 hours) of sustained snow sport instructional activities.
• Able to remain on feet, in the cold, rain, snow, and wind for more than 4 hours at a time.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and other unplanned situations.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.