Ski & Snowboard Instructor - City of Toronto, Toronto

AI Summary

This temporary, part-time Ski & Snowboard Instructor role with the City of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, involves planning and delivering safe ski and snowboard lessons at Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre. Key duties include instructing groups and private lessons, overseeing participants, and providing front-line customer service to the community. Top requirements include being at least 16 years old, holding a minimum Level 1 certification from CSIA, CASI, CSCF, or CSF, and possessing current Basic First Aid and CPR certifications.

About the Opportunity

The City of Toronto is seeking dedicated Ski & Snowboard Instructors to join its Community Recreation Branch, contributing to high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services across diverse neighbourhoods in toronto. This temporary, part-time position at the Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre is crucial for delivering engaging ski and snowboard lessons that promote social and physical development for people of all ages, with a particular emphasis on children and youth. The branch strives to ensure that all Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences, enhancing their quality of life and fostering lifelong active living within the community. This role is part of a talent pool for future vacancies, offering a chance to contribute to the vibrant winter recreation scene in the city.

Key Responsibilities and Impact

As a Ski & Snowboard Instructor, your primary responsibility will be to plan and implement safe and engaging ski and snowboard lessons for participants of varying skill levels. You will oversee participants throughout each lesson, providing both group and private instruction, and adapting your teaching methods to monitor individual progression. This role also involves essential lesson preparations, such as the on-hill set up and tear down of materials. Beyond instruction, you will provide front-line customer service, interacting positively with participants, staff, spectators, and other community members. It is important to follow up with parents or guardians at the end of each lesson, providing updates on their students' development. You will also perform necessary administrative tasks to support the program and take swift action to deal with incidents or emergencies, always complying with Divisional policies and procedures. Please check the job details for specific shift information and duration, which will be determined.

Qualifications and Safety Requirements

To be considered for this vital Ski & Snowboard Instructor role, applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Essential qualifications include current certification with the Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance (CSIA), Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI), Canadian Ski Coaches Federation (CSCF), or The Canadian Snowboard Federation (CSF, with a minimum Level 1 required. Candidates must also possess original, current Basic First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications, as recognized by the WSIB. Previous work or volunteer experience as an instructor is considered a valuable asset. Furthermore, the City of Toronto is committed to the safety of all participants, especially children and vulnerable adults. Therefore, a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is a mandatory requirement for this position. Applicants residing in Toronto (postal code starting with "M") will receive a voucher for a no-cost online VSC application with Toronto Police, while those outside Toronto will need to obtain one from their local Police Service at their own cost. Please check the official City of Toronto careers site for full details regarding the application process and accommodation requests.