Snowsports Director

Reports To: General Manager

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Revision Date: 2/14/2022
Department: Snowsports School
Classification: Year-Round Full-Time

Full Job Description

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct the recruitment and hiring of sufficient ski and & snowboard instructors required to achieve staffing and revenue goals.
• Manage the weekly departmental schedule to ensure that lessons and programs are adequately staffed per the requirements of the lessons/programs and that staffing levels support revenue attainment goals.
• Review and revise instructor training programs to keep current with PSIA-AASI.
• Create and conduct the pre-season and in-season training programs for Snowsports School instructors.
• Ensure staff is trained to maintain the highest standard of on-snow safety.
• Clearly communicate with guests to resolve issues in a professional and courteous manner while creating a positive on-mountain experience.
• Responsible for accurately maintaining wage data and verifying/submitting payroll records for all Snowsports School employees.
• Oversee the Rental Department, ensuring inventory fits with current teaching standards and safety.
• Attend weekly Managers’ Meeting held by General Manager.
• Maintain a positive work environment for staff and a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Direct, lead and build a strong team environment within the Snowsports and Rental departments.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY: 

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Strong ability to deal with/manage a variety of personality types.
• Leadership ability.
• Be aware of industry trends and develop lessons and programs accordingly.
• Strong computer skills.
• Active and current member of PSIA-AASI
• Knowledge of budget process. Ability to analyze financial data.
• Strong administrative skills.

EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:  

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• PSIA Level II Certification recommended.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Five years ski and snowboard school experience.
• Supervisory, budgetary, and planning