Winter Sports School Lead Instructor

Job summary

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Winter Sports School, including conducting morning meetings and organizing instructors. Ensure student safety and provide professional ski or snowboard instruction while managing administrative tasks and staff relations.

Job details

You Will Ensure the safety of students and guests and provide an exceptional mountain experience through professional instruction in skiing or snowboarding. Lead and motivate a strong and enthusiastic team of instructors and continually strive to exceed both guest and employee expectations. Work closely with the Winter Sports School Supervisor to ensure a smooth, professional and profitable environment. Lead the day-to-day operation of the school, conducting morning meetings and organizing instructors during the lesson start times. Assist the Visitor Services Manager, Winter Sports School Supervisor and Visitor Services Agents with scheduling and other office work including staff relations, administration of our safety program, and guest service. Will provide on snow supervision and ski/snowboard instruction as required. You Have A strong commitment to safety. A minimum of CSIA/PSIC/CASI Level 3 certification (CSIA Level 4 and other qualifications are assets; foreign equivalents considered). A well-rounded snow sports background and a strong connection to Big Mountain culture. Confidence in steeps, powder, race courses, and learning areas alike. A solid understanding of CSIA/CASI methodology and the ability to share it in an approachable, engaging way. A leadership style that leads by example, enhancing guest experience and program delivery. A positive, outgoing, confident, and empathetic attitude. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and professional email communication. Strong organizational, scheduling, and time management skills. Fluent English communication skills (French is a strong asset; additional languages are an asset). The ability to provide a criminal background check. Strong teamwork, cooperation, and communication skills. Flexibility in hours and lesson types. The ability to work outdoors for extended periods in extreme weather conditions. The physical conditioning and stamina to lead on-mountain ski or snowboard lessons for long periods. We Offer Competitive Wage: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour. Mountain Access Perks: Complimentary RCR staff pass with full mountain access, reciprocal resort tickets, and discounted friends & family lift tickets. Staff Discounts: Save on food & beverage, rentals, retail, and hotel accommodations. Employee Events & Recognition: Enjoy year-round staff events and get recognized through our employee awards program. A Great Team: Work alongside a passionate and fun team who love to share the RCR mountain experience. Interested? Please apply with your resume. We regret that only those applicants eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship may be considered for seasonal roles. 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.

What you’ll do

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Winter Sports School, including conducting morning meetings and organizing instructors. Ensure student safety and provide professional ski or snowboard instruction while managing administrative tasks and staff relations.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of CSIA/PSIC/CASI Level 3 certification and a strong background in big mountain culture. Candidates must be physically fit to work in extreme weather and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

• Complimentary RCR staff pass • Reciprocal resort tickets • Discounted friends & family lift tickets • Food & beverage discounts • Rental discounts • Retail discounts • Hotel accommodation discounts • Employee events • Employee awards program

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Ski Instruction
• Snowboard Instruction
• Team Leadership
• Staff Scheduling
• Guest Services
• Safety Management
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Communication
• Organization
• Conflict Resolution
• Public Speaking

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support