CCSC Nordic Coach (PT Seasonal)

Job Summary

Crystal Community Ski Club Coaches provide the highest level of ski coaching and instruction to team athletes of the ski club in a safe and fun manner. The Nordic Coach will create a nurturing environment in which to teach both Classic and Skate techniques to students from 4th - 12th Grade - Squirrel, Middle and High School Teams.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

CCSC (Crystal Community Ski Club)

• Uphold the highest levels of athlete safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions.
• Create a fun environment that is conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourage enthusiasm for skiing / riding, the learning process, and the further development of good skiing / riding skills.
• Follow The Club’s etiquette guidelines while interacting with guests and respond to all guests in a courteous, professional manner. Maintain positive relations with students, parents, visitors, and general public at all times.
• Communicate instructions and deliver a season long progression of skills.
• Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, respect, and professionalism at all times.
• Attend all required training, safety and other meetings, required both by the club and company.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving personal skiing / riding and teaching abilities through attendance of supplementary training.
• Conduct lessons according to the standards set by Crystal Community Ski Club programs.
• Stay in communication with parents regarding participant development.
• Know the safety procedures for missing or injured students and guests.
• Assist with Flying Squirrel 5k Race and Airsoft Biathlon.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Competencies

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• XC ski experience.
• Strong social skills. Be able to engage, encourage and communicate creatively with elementary age children.
• Ability to make learning to ski a fun activity.
• Helpful to own XC ski equipment but not required.
• Dedicated to exceeding service standards and providing services and standards to the highest caliber.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to abide by the company appearance standards and compliance with the designated uniform.
• Dependable and meets goals.
• Exemplifies professional conduct and adherence to company Core Values.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Physical & Other Requirements

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Able to work any shift, weekends and holidays as schedule and weather dictates.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays are a regular part of the schedule.
• Must have excellent attendance and conduct record for consideration.

• Non-smoking candidates preferred.