Snow School Instructor Levels 3 & 4

Reports to:
Snow School Assistant Director and Director of Skiing

Position Overview

Level 4 Instructors will be expected to teach the full spectrum of products that the Marmot Basin Snow Sports School has to offer
* including but not limited to:
Instructor training, Private lessons, FAM tours, School/Youth groups.

* Some specific exceptions may apply that require additional certification, for example terrain park lessons.

L4 Instructor - Level 4 instructors will be expected to fulfill all the roles described below in the L1, L2, and L3 job descriptions. Additionally, L4 Instructors will be expected to have the skills, knowledge and experience required to teach instructor training programs up to level 4.

Level 4 instructors need to possess exemplary leadership skills. They will be expected to take on supervisory responsibilities, overseeing the snow school operations on assigned days. They will be expected to mentor, direct, and train L1, L2, and L3 instructors throughout the season.

Level 4 instructors are expected to maintain a level of physical fitness that allows them to demonstrate expert-level skiing and teaching.

Level 4 instructors will have the opportunity to engage in industry events off property, and outside of their regular Marmot Basin duties. At these events they are considered within theprofessionalsphere and will conduct themselves accordingly and with-in the scope of the Marmot Basin Snow School Policies, Procedures & Code of Conduct.

Level 3 Instructors will be expected to teach the full spectrum of products that the Marmot Basin Snow Sports School has to offer
* including but not limited to:
Instructor training, Private lessons, FAM tours, School/Youth groups.

* Some specific exceptions may apply that require additional certification, for example terrain park lessons.

L3 Instructor - Level 3 instructors will be expected to fulfill all the roles described below in the L1 and L2 job descriptions. Additionally, L3 Instructors will be expected to have the skills, knowledge and experience required to teach strong technical lessons in black and double black terrain. They should have the ability to teach high performance lessons including demonstrating tactics in simple obstacle courses:
For example, stubbies, corridors, brushes, etc..

Level 3 instructors need to possess strong leadership skills. They will be expected to take on supervisory responsibilities, leading other Instructors whilst overseeing large School/Youth Groups. They will be expected to mentor and guide junior instructors throughout their week.

Level 3 instructors will at times be required to lead Instructor training sessions including Level 1 and Level 2 preparation. Instructors with the TD (Trainer Designation) certification will be given priority in instructor training.

L2 Instructor - Level 2 instructors will be expected to fulfill all the roles described below in the L1 job description. Additionally, a L2 instructor will be expected to have the skills and knowledge to safely progress students from blue groomed terrain to black groomed terrain & safely introduce techniques and tactics for Off Piste skiing/snowboarding in small bumps, powder, and choppy snow conditions.

L2 instructors will be expected to take on a leadership role in group organization and should be competent in leading ability splits and organizing large groups in the meeting area.

L1 Instructor – Level 1 instructors can be expected to teach all age groups from 3 years through to adults. A Level 1 will be trained to take a student who has never skied/snowboarded before and correctly fit their equipment before leading them through a progression to the point that they can safely control speed and direction on blue terrain. They will be trained on how to safely navigate simple tree trails whilst leading a group.

They will also be responsible for teaching the safe use of all lift systems and in educating students in the Alpine Responsibility Code. The instructor will tailor the lesson around the student depending on: age, ability, lesson type (private, group, youth group) to meet the expectations of the client in a safe and fun manner. All instructors will receive basic training from the rentals department to assist guests using these service independently or as part of a lesson package.

Marmot Basin encourages professional development in our instructors and will strive to provide training towards future goals.

These are full-time and part-time seasonal roles running from November through May. Shifts will be scheduled in both the Snow School and rentals department for Instructors Level 1 & 2.

The candidates should expect to work in a fast-paced environment with a flexible daily schedule. Alberta

Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply.

A Day in the Life of a Snow School Instructor

Upon arrival to Marmot Basin, you will head to Boot Up (locker room) where you will put on your uniform and equipment ready to ski/snowboard for the day. From there you will head to 8:45…