Instructor Jobs in Nelson, BC

CLOSING DATE: JUNE 30, 2026

Job Title: Snow School Professional

Location: Whitewater Mountain Resort

Department: Indoor Operations

Reports to: Snow School Director/Assistant

Employment Status/Type: Seasonal, Full- time/Part-Time (End of Nov thru April- Weather Dependent)

Compensation: DOE

JOB SYNOPSIS:

As a Snow School Professional, you are responsible for the enhancement of the quality of our guests’ skiing day. You are responsible for teaching skiing, snowboarding, and/or telemark skiing lessons in a professional, thorough manner while performing other duties to ensure our guests have a safe and enjoyable visit. Your personal interaction with our guests will foster a friendly relationship, which they will look forward to renewing each time they return to Whitewater.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructing lessons to the standards taught by the CSIA/CASI/CANSI and the Whitewater Snow School Director/Trainers
• Assisting with organization of group guests
• Become familiar with all Snow School programs, pricing and dates/times
• Promoting Snow School products and staff while around the resort
• Maintaining a professional image, as stated in the Whitewater employee handbook, while on duty
• Maintaining a positive attitude while teaching guests or interacting with other staff
• Ensure lessons are taught with safety as the main priority
• Completing all class cards and report cards when assigned
• When not teaching lessons, assisting with other departments, including but not limited to rental tech, OGS scanning/car parking, shoveling, special events help, guest services help
• Champion a sustainable approach in daily operations, planning, and development.
• Promote Whitewater’s safety culture by teaching, following and speaking to the alpine responsibility code with all students during lessons.
• Work to achieve department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assist in achieving organizational goals
• Embrace, promote and follow Whitewater’s mission statement and values
• Maintain current knowledge of legal standards pertaining to waivers, equipment, safety regulations, and OHS practices.
• Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION:

• CSIA or CASI level 1 certification as a minimum (or equivalent), with dues paid in full.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Experience in guest service-related positions preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to teach multiple disciplines is an asset.
• Ability to teach in different languages is an asset.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.

PLEASE NOTE: A valid Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector, will be required as part of the hiring process.