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Job Summary: To oversee the instructional operation of the Specialty Snow School lessons/programs.
Machines and Equipment Used: Ski, communications, recreation and various office equipment, first aid kit.
Season(s): Winter
District(s): North York Only: York Ski Centre, Centennial Park Ski Centre  District map (pdf)
Wage: View wage rate chart (pdf)


Responsibilities:

  • Oversees the operation of the Snow School Speciality Programs and instructional staff.
  • Assists in interviewing, hiring, training, directing and evaluating instructional staff.
  • Schedules staff.
  • Ensures lessons are operating as scheduled.
  • Monitors and oversees speciality instructors and programs.
  • Prepares training manuals for staff.
  • Conducts annual staff evaluations for On-Snow Coordinators.
  • Ensures the safety of staff and participants.
  • Interacts with participants, staff, spectators and community members to provide program information.
  • Works with other staff including Ski Park Coordinator for freestyle training sessions.
  • Ensures that all administrative tasks are completed by instructional staff.
  • Assist in ensuring that Divisional policies and procedures are adhered to by staff, participants and the public.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with divisional policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meeting and training sessions.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications:

  • Previous work experience with a ski school.
  • Previous instructional supervision experience in the industry.
  • Proficiency with Corporate Computer Applications.
  • CSIA/CASI certification or equivalent.
  • Secondary ski/snowboard certification within first year of position.
  • 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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