Part-time Adaptive Instructor – Adaptive Snowsports Canterbury

NZSIA Board; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading adaptive sports organization is seeking a part-time Adaptive Instructor in Christchurch, UK, to guide and instruct individuals with disabilities in skiing and snowboarding. The role requires communication skills and an NZSIA Adaptive certification. Flexibility with days is needed, and responsibilities include safety monitoring and administration tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in major South Island ski areas.
• Extensive driving experience in ski area/shingle roads.
• Ability to assist people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Guide and instruct members with disabilities in skiing/snowboarding.
• Handle administration activities on ski areas.
• Monitor health and safety requirements.

Skills

Communication with people with special needs

Positive attitude

Education

Current NZSIA Adaptive Level 1 or alternative

Current First Aid Certificate

Tools

Current Class 1 Driver Licence

Job description

Part-time Adaptive Instructor – Adaptive Snowsports Canterbury

Adaptive Snowsports Canterbury
Part-time Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Instructor
ASC encourages & supports people with disabilities to experience the thrill of alpine skiing and snowboarding in Canterbury. Check out www.asc.org.nz
Reporting to our Chief Instructor, the role will include, but not be limited to

• Guiding & instructing members with a broad range of cognitive and physical disabilities, in accordance with the current NZSIA Adaptive techniques
• Driving to and from ski areas including fitting & using chains
• Administration activities on the ski areas
• Monitoring Health & Safety requirements

Preferably based in Christchurch, the role commences early June until mid-October, snow dependent.
Attendance at annual post season awards & celebrations is encouraged.
Wednesday and Saturdays or Sundays only, but some flexibility
Other midweek trips and ad-hoc requests for snow days may occur

Qualifications & experience sought

• Experienced in comfortably communicating with people with special needs
• Current NZSIA Adaptive Level 1 or alternative
• Experience of major South Island ski areas
• Current Class 1 Driver Licence and extensive ski area/shingle road driving experience
• Current First Aid Certificate
• A positive attitude, prepared to help in any situation
• Reports to Chief Instructor