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Job Summary: To plan and implement safe advanced ski and snowboard lessons for participants of all ages
Machines and Equipment Used: Ski, snowboard, recreation and communication equipment, first aid kit.
Season(s): Winter
District(s): North York Disrict: Ski Centre, Centennial Park Ski Centre  District map (pdf)
Wage: View wage rate chart (pdf)


Responsibilities:

  • Plans and implements safe advanced ski and snowboard lessons for participants of all ages.
  • Oversees participants for the duration of the lesson.
  • Instructs groups and private lessons.
  • Performs lesson preparation such as on-hill set up and tear down of hill materials area.
  • Provides front-line customer service.
  • Interacts with participants, spectators and other community members.
  • Follow ups with parent/guardian at the end of each lesson with the students' progression.
  • Monitors participants' and adapts lessons.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings, clinics and training sessions.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications:

  • Previous work experience with a ski school.
  • Minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
  • Previous instructional supervision experience in the industry.
  • Proficiency with Corporate Computer Applications.
  • CSIA/CASI certification or equivalent.
  • Secondary ski/snowboard certification preferable, either CSIA, CASI or CSCF.
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • Current AED certification.
  • You must possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). Applicants who meet all other qualifications and obtain a conditional job offer will be advised of PHCD course offerings in order to meet this qualification.
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