Ski Instructor Jobs – Ski/Snowboard Instructor Aviemore
Natural Retreats Cairngorm Mountain are currently looking to fill a variety of Ski and Snowboard Instructor roles. The positions are ideal for any BASI level 2 or higher qualified instructors looking for a full seasons work with out leaving the UK.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that personal equipment is well-maintained and ready for tackling a long day on the slopes
- Meeting with individuals and groups prior to the start of a lesson
- Making sure individuals are comfortable with their equipment
- Teaching familiarity with the ski lifts
- Teaching individuals new skills and techniques to help improve their skiing ability
- Helping raise confidence levels
- Answering the questions of individuals taking part in lessons and individuals at the resort as a whole
- Administering first aid if necessary
- Observing the weather conditions and halting lessons if appropriate
- Making sure every slope user is safe and having as good a time as possible
- Filling out paperwork and assessment forms after lessons have been completed
- Liaising with Ski School Manager and Supervisor regarding changes to plans, procedures etc
- Working with other staff on the mountain such as Ski Patrollers, Ski Hire and the Technical Operations Team
- Being available on an ad-hoc basis as required.
- Attending training and team meetings as required.
Personal Skills Required
Experience
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Experience of working within a ski school environment
- Strong experience/awareness of offering exceptional service and the requirements of this.
- Prior experience of working with children
- Disclosure and baring service (DBS) certification
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a Ski-school instructor role
Skills
- BASI Level 2 in Skiing or Snowboarding or Dual Qualification
- Other equivalent qualification to the above IE CSIA Level 2, NZSIA Level 2 etc
- Minimum two day first aid certificate
- BASI Level 1 applicants will be considered for training/shadowing purposes
- Team Player including the management, supervision and motivation of the team
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to customer care
- Influencing skills
- Problem solver
- Strong customer focus
Personal Attributes/Behaviours
- Enjoy working as part of a team and with a wide variety of people
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- A love of skiing and/or snowboarding
- An outgoing nature and enthusiasm
- Fun-loving personality
- Good teaching skills
- Motivational skills and a positive approach to learning
- Desire to keep improving own skills and techniques
- Patience
- Organisational skills
- A good sense of humour
- The ability to use own initiative whilst following established drills and teaching techniques
- Ability to complete paperwork to deadline
- Ability to provide honest feedback to individuals in a tactful manner
- Good ability with children
- Stamina and desire to work long hours in tough conditions
