Head Snowboard Trainer

Position: Ski & Ride School Training Director (TD)

Compensation: Full Time/Seasonal (Nov-Apr), Hourly, wage dependent on experience

The Training Director (TD) is responsible for the physical, mental and professional development of all SRS Instructors. The TD shall create programs, policies and procedures to accomplish the main directive. The Training Director shall be a member of PSIA-NW. Instruction, supervision and training shall be under the personal direction of the TD, who shall be actively on site during the majority of the operating hours of the SRS. He or she also acts as an ambassador for Hoodoo, marketing lessons, programs, ski boarding, and Hoodoo in general. He or she works inside and outside in all weather conditions, without direct supervision

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 21 years of age

Well-groomed appearance

Strong communication skills

Possession of ski or snowboard equipment that meets current industry standards 

Able to lift 50 lbs.

Ski School Clinic Leader experience

Active PSIA Level III Certification 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Teaches Hoodoo guests as assigned using the most current PSIA-AASI Standards

Works closely with the Staff Manager to implement the “Point System”

Maintains accurate training records including attendance, and performance of the staff. Coordinates staff training, administers staff current membership status with PSIA-NW and upgrading

Leads “Clinic Leader Clinics”: ensuring all clinic leaders are on the same page sending a unified message

Leads training & development of SRS staff

Recommends capabilities of individual instructors to the Staff Mgr and OSS

Leads the planning, organizing, and implementation of training programs

Assists in “line ups” and assigns lessons and duties

Resolves conflicts with guests and/or staff

Acts as the Director in the absence of the same

Ski/boards according to the Skiers’ Responsibility Code at all times, on or off duty Monitors guest and staff adherence to the Skiers’ Responsibility Code, counseling non-complying guests and/or notifying appropriate personnel

Complies with and enforces all Hoodoo and department policies and procedures

Maintains awareness of and attention to guest and worker safety consciousness with respect to job duties and responsibilities Promotes learning center programs

Promotes return lessons to students

Attends department meetings

Performs all duties as assigned

Create and conduct pre-season Instructor Training Clinics

Create and conduct training clinics to meet individual needs to upgrade instructors and prepare them for the certification examinations. Training shall include safety, etiquette, customer service, and professional code of conduct of snow sport industry relations

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Represents Hoodoo at Promotional and Special Events

Maintains steps and entranceways – shoveling & ice chipping

Assist race crew

Preforms daily set and teardown

Assist other departments

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lifting is restricted to 50 lbs. The employee will sit stand or walk with rest breaks as required.

Works with:

Director, Asst. Director, Training Mgmt. Clinic Leaders

Reports to:

Director of SRS, Asst Dir.

Benefits

Free season passes for you and your family ($50 application fee for first year working)

Complimentary Lifts tickets to barter/trade or give to friends

Free skier exchange passes to other mountains

25% discount in the Hoodoo Pro Shop

$5 rentals

Free Lessons for you and your family

Discounted food cards ($5/meal)

Position type: Full Time