Ski Instructor/Coach

Job Description

At the heart of everything we do is the child. For 40 years Calgary Academy has been providing an unparalleled environment that embraces students’ unique learning profiles, providing individual pathways to student success! We design engaging, student-centered experiences that nurture a love of learning. Our approach to teaching and learning is supported by our four pillars, beliefs, and the CA Way which empower diverse learners to pursue lives of passion and purpose.
The Calgary Academy Ski and Snowboard Club (CASSC), Alberta’s largest school ski and snowboard program, strives to improve the skiing and snowboarding abilities of grade 5-12 Calgary Academy students who are already excelling in their sport. We aim to maximize their on-snow training during school hours to create life-long athletes and advocates of the sport. This program includes aspects of all mountain and technical skiing and riding, avalanche awareness, moguls and goal setting.

Provide safe ski/snowboard instruction/coaching to Calgary Academy athletes;
– Ensure all students are having fun and are eager to come back the next session;
– Improve the skiing and snowboarding skills of Calgary Academy students;
– Instill a passion for the sport of skiing in athletes, parents, and anyone you come into contact with;
– Be athlete focused;
– Achieve athlete’s performance goals set for the season; Athlete Advancement Plan (APP); and
– Maintain the positive reputation of Calgary Academy and CASSC.
– Run on hill coaching and training sessions;
– Meet with athletes, coaches, parents as needed, either verbally by phone, on-line or face to face;
– Ensure on hill safety measures; and
– Maintain training records. Day 1 evaluations and final reports.

Check out the CASSC on our website at https://calgaryacademy.com/cassc/ for more information.
To apply, please contact Lanny Donde, Program Director at ldonde@calgaryacademy.com or by phone 403-617-9025 and be prepared to include a copy of your current resume.
English Fluency Level required for position
Advanced
Requirements
Must have taken and passed one of the recognized coaching association courses such as;
Canadian Ski Instructors Association (CSIA);
Canadian Ski Federation of Coaches (CSFC);
Canada Freestyle Club Coach.

Police Checks. All coaches employed by the clubs will obtain Police Information Checks including the Vulnerable Sector Check. These clean reports are required before November 1 each year. Police checks can be obtained from local Calgary Police Services or RCMP offices.
Perks & Benefits

This position pays between $150-$250/day, paying above industry standards. A mid week seasons pass to Lake Louise is negotiable.
How to Apply
You may apply by contacting the employer directly, details are given above.