Winter Sports School Snowboard Instructor/Trainer (Level 3/4)

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is the Champagne Powder Capitalof Canada. From steep and gnarly chutes to fast and fun glades and furiousgroomers, the on snow experience at Kicking Horse is exceptional.

Nowhere elsecan you ride a single gondola almost 4000ft. right to the summit and dropstraight into the goods. Our clients are as varied as our terrain : locals,weekend warriors and homeowners from Calgary, and destination guests from allover Canada, the Americas and Europe.

Instructors here are kept on their toesdelivering exceptional, individualized guidance and instruction with a hugevariety of expectations.

You will :

• Ensure the safety ofstudents and guests and provide an exceptional mountain experience throughprofessional instruction in skiing or snowboarding
• Contribute to aprofessional, supportive environment for other Instructors and KHMR staff
• Mentor and lead ourenthusiastic staff with the aim of developing excellence within the school
• Conduct instructortraining sessions for the advancement of our growing staff
• Provide group andprivate lessons for all ages in beginner to expert terrain
• Maintain records ofteaching with the Winter Sports School Team Lead
• Engage in daily teammeetings, training and other communications necessary to provide a high-quality instructional experience forguests of the resort
• Perform other dutiesas assigned
• Be flexible in termsof hours scheduled and lesson types assigned
• Be able to withstandextended periods of exposure to extreme weather conditions on resort (cold,wind, snow, altitude)

You :

• Arean advocate for health and safety who prioritizes the safety of yourco-workers, clients and guests
• Have relevant CASILevel 3 or 4 Instructor certification
• HaveCASI Level 1 & 2 course conductor / trainer status an asset
• Have previousprofessional work experience in a snow or recreation instructor role asappropriate for given certification level
• Have an outgoingpersonality with excellent communication skills
• Are passionate aboutinstructing and creating a safe and engaging learning environment
• Have passion andenthusiasm for mountain culture, skiing / snowboarding, and the resortenvironment
• Have strong teamwork & cooperationexperience
• Are committed to safety
• Must have flexibility in hours and lessontype
• Are able to withstand extended periods ofexposure to extreme weather conditions on resort (cold, wind, snow, altitude)
• Have sufficientstrength, physical conditioning, and stamina to be able to conduct on-mountainski or snowboarding lessons for extended periods of time
• First Aid, guidingand / or avalanche certification or training an asset
• Have a completedcriminal background check
• Can provide one,preferably two, professional references

To Apply : W e regret that only those applicants eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship may be considered. We are an equal opportunity employer and look forward to hearing from all qualified applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Kicking Horse Mountain Resort; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Resumes : Please ensure your resume is up-to-date and contains your current emailaddress and telephone number. Resumes must be uploaded in Word or PDF formats.