WINTER: First Tracks Instructor

Position:

First Tracks Instructor (Full Time and Part Time)

Season:

Winter (November 2023- March 2024)

Reports to:

Brandon Pearce, Director of Development

Position Purpose:

Academy Instructors are responsible for delivering our unique, experiential learning-based curriculum to guide school-aged children from discovery to self-mastery in skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. They partner with the group leaders to assess the abilities of their group and develop a specific plan for the day. Instructors tailor the learning environment to the skills of each group by creating game stations that develop and advance these skills.

Qualifications:

• Ability to ski safely & confidently in all snow conditions, on varying moderate types of terrain and during extreme winter weather for prolonged periods of time (2 hours outside).
• Must pass background check, complete on snow training and Safesport child safety training.
• PSIA/AASI Children’s Specialist and/or Level One Certification, or equivalent experience preferred (not required willingness to learn is valued).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Personable, patient, driven, reliable and accountable skier/snowboarder with a love of the outdoors, a passion for coaching and mentoring children.
• Team player committed to creating a nurturing, productive and fun environment that ensures the safety, success & welfare of all participants and coworkers.

Responsibilities:

• Continually coach the desired outcomes of on-snow games and activities to master skills progression through the Academy curriculum with the help of group leaders.
• Share daily plan of on-snow activities with group leaders prior to the arrival of their groups.
• Daily set-up and take-down of classrooms.
• Lead the group leaders and their group of children in fun & engaging games.
• Teach proper technique appropriate to the participants’ ability level.
• Promote safety & provide students with guidelines for safe skiing/riding.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions.

Winter4Kids is an outdoor activity center geared towards outdoor fun, creativity, developing healthy lifestyles and attitudes for children ages 6-17 in a safe and secure environment. To learn more, please visit: www.winter4kids.org

Organizational Mission

At Winter4Kids and Summer4Kids, Welcoming, Empathy, Embracing and Belonging are our key values, and these values are part of everything we do and who we are. In our programs we focus on every young person developing better attitudes about their Self, Health, Opportunities, Mastery, and the Outdoors. In your time with Winter4Kids, you make a difference, saving and changing the lives of youth. And that’s just the beginning.

Working at Winter4Kids and Summer4Kids gives talented individuals the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities. Whichever role you choose at Winter4Kids, you'll find satisfaction in knowing that your contributions are helping to support young people, improve health and well-being, inspire

positive action and so much more. At Winter4Kids, you'll work alongside team members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day.