Full-time Seasonal Adaptive Snowsports Instructor

Reporting to the Adaptive Sports Program Managers, the Part-time Seasonal Adaptive Snowsports Instructor is primarily responsible for the one-on-one ski instruction for all Higher Ground students with disabilities and a wide range of abilities and skills.

Position Responsibilities and Duties
Specified:

• Participate in all mandatory adaptive snowsports trainings
• Learn and display competency in all adaptive disciplines that we offer
• Survey current inventory of adaptive equipment and identify equipment operational status; inform supervisor of equipment needs/maintenance
• Ensure all safety rules, regulations and procedures are followed; and that safety procedures are implemented
• Complete an initial assessment of each student
• Plan and execute ski lesson
• Establish individualized goals with each student
• Evaluate and document student progress at the end of each lesson

Implied:

• Keep the Adaptive Sports Program team abreast of on-going activities and programming, in-line with critical information requirements
• Maintain schedule by clocking in and out of QuickBooks Time correctly
• Submit time-off requests at least 2 weeks prior to date
• Participate in all staff program meetings
• Integrate risk management into the planning and execution of all programming
• Participate in fundraising events as requested by supervisors

Key Interfaces:

• Adaptive Sports Program Team (Director, Managers & Coordinator)
• Volunteer Manager
• Participants & families
• Volunteers
• Directors, Managers and Coordinators of other HG departments
• Other adaptive sport organizations & partners
• Executive and Program Directors of other organizations that work with HG
• Physical and Occupational Therapists, school teachers
• All HG stakeholders

Position Scope:

• Prior coaching or teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
• Ski/Snowboard experience required
• Certifications and Licenses:
  • PSIA or AASI certifications preferred
  • Behavior Management Certification preferred

Requirements:

• Geographic Information: Primary responsibility in Hailey and Ketchum Idaho, but moderate travel may be required internal and external to the state of Idaho
• Travel
  • Select re-certification or certification events (PSIA/AASI)
  • Represent the organization at meetings, fundraisers, and special events
• Lifting equipment and gear up to 50-75 pounds
• Being flexible and adaptable in successfully managing the organization’s growth
• Weekend work is required – minimum of one weekend day per week
• At least 2 full days per week of availability is required

Contact Info: To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Maggie Johnson, CTRS, Adaptive Sports Program Manager

715.651.4996

*Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered

Equal Opportunity Employment – Higher Ground Sun Valley Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining the hiring practices and work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status or other status protected by federal or state law, with regard to any term or condition of employment.