Nzski - Snowboarder - Instructors & Coaches Late Application - Queenstown

NZSki - Snowboarder - Instructors & Coaches Late Application - QueenstownWe are looking for some very special people to join the 2023 Coronet Peak / The Remarkables Snowsports team in Queenstown, New Zealand
Our key strategic focus and supporting initiatives are to deliver seamless and world-class guest experiences in Snowsports across both Queenstown mountains.We are delighted to welcome applications from International and NZ/Aus experienced instructors, trainers, and performance coaches for our 2023 team.
Our operational season at The Remarkables and Coronet Peak is scheduled to be mid-June through early/mid October.If you're an experienced Level 3 or 4 certified Instructor/Trainer/Coach, we're keen to hear from you
We have a relentless focus on delivering high value, high-quality experiences in private and group lessons as well as multi-day programmes.
For experienced Examiners/Level 4s (or equivalent), we also have a suite of aspirational programmes in our Performance Academy.Our values of manaakitanga (care and respect), kaitiakitanga (guardians of our mountains and environment), and whanaungatanga (connecting as whanau/family and people) are shared as 'Love It, Live It, Share It'.
We have a true passion for our guests, whanau, and whenua.
You'll have a chance to explore more about this during onboarding.As a member of our Queenstown Snowsports Whanau (CP/RE) you'll be:Joining an incredible international team of professional instructors, trainers, and coaches.Involved in group and private lessons, multi-day programmes, and performance workshops (relevant to your experience) with a consistent focus on delivering high value, high-quality experiences.Progressing guests using NZSIA/SBINZ movement development guidelines.
A key focus for all our lessons and programmes is 'Our guests will have way more fun with us than without us' To achieve this, our new guest ability levels focus on speed, terrain preference, competence, and confidence rather than filtering guests by mechanics and skills alone.
Our new all-day group lesson experiences are focused on experiencing more fun, progress, and adventure through the day.Adaptable to an ever-changing environment.
No day is ever the same in New ZealandFlexible and adaptable to fit in with whatever is asked by the Leadership Team.Be a part of our wider mountain whanau, as required, helping move guests through rentals, assisting with Snowsports check-ins on snow, answering queries for guests arriving to mountain, and any off snow operational duties as required.You are driven and motivated towards continuous development of your skiing and riding, supporting and engaging in daily training opportunities.You'll appreciate and understand hours of work are subject to the weather, conditions, and business levels.
Hours of work cannot be guaranteed; however, through our advanced scheduling and instructor management system, we endeavour to maximise your days.Skills and Qualifications:A member of a national instructor organisation (NZSIA, PSIA, BASI, APSI, CSIA, etc.)
with a current active membership.ISIA or equivalent Level 3, 4, Trainer, or Examiner Level.
We will accept applications from experienced Level 2 instructors who hold NZ Working Holiday Visas or already have the legal right to work in NZ.Previous instructing and coaching experience is essential with 3 seasons of teaching or coaching experience as a minimum for consideration of employer-sponsored visas.Additional qualifications and experience outside your main sport/discipline qualification - Freestyle, Freeride, Race, Adaptive, Kids Cert, Alpine or Freeride athlete or coaching experience - is a huge advantage.Further Information:All successful applicants will be required to be vetted by NZ Police (NZSki does this on your behalf).Should you be successful in initial screening, you'll receive a link to a video recorded interview to complete within 5 days of receiving it.We love the places we work
What are you passionate about and what are your expectations of being part of our crew?We know our mountains are a great place to work.
We also know that the people who work for us love getting out in the snow.
So apart from that, what else has motivated you to apply to work for us?Share a time you went above and beyond the call of duty to get something done or resolve a problem in the workplace.What personal qualities and skills do you have that make you the ideal candidate for our Snowsports Team?What is your preferred name?What City and Country are you from?If not a New Zealand citizen/resident, please upload evidence of your legal right to work in New Zealand for 2023.If eligible, will you apply for a working holiday visa or would you require an employer-sponsored visa for winter 2023?Which of our Queenstown mountains 'The Remarkables' or 'Coronet Peak' would be your preference?What association do you belong to?Please upload a photo of your instructor association membership card showing your highest level of qualification.What is your main sport/discipline (Ski or SNB)?What is the highest level of certification you hold?Please upload your main sport/discipline qualification here.If you have NZSIA (or equivalent) Children's Teaching certificate, upload here.If you have NZSIA (or equivalent) Freestyle certificate, upload here.If you have NZSIA (or equivalent) Race 1 or 2 certifications, please upload these here.If you have NZSIA (or equivalent) Coaching certificate, upload here.If you have NZSIA (or equivalent) Adaptive certificate, upload here.If you have NZSIA (or equivalent) Telemark or other teach/coach certificate, upload here.How many days a week are you available to work in winter 2023?If you may have availability restrictions over the season based on NZSIA/SBINZ courses or exams, or need to leave prior to the end of season, please detail here.What are your preferred days to be working (not guaranteed but will be considered)?How many full-time seasons have you been teaching or coaching in Snowsports?
(Please indicate if any of these were part-time)What is your main language?What is your second language (if you can confidently teach in it)?If you were referred by a current NZ Ski employee or prior NZSki staff, please provide their name and department worked in.If you have previously been employed by NZSki, how many years was that?What personal qualities, attributes, and skills make you an ideal candidate for a role within our Snowsports team?Do you have any criminal convictions or are you currently facing any criminal charges?If you answered yes, please provide more information above these charges.In the interest of Health and Safety, NZSki is committed to providing a drugs & alcohol free workplace.I understand that NZSki reserves the right to require a drug and/or alcohol test in line with NZSki's Drug and Alcohol Policy.In the interest of Health and Wellbeing for all our staff and guests, NZSki is committed to working towards a smoke-free environment.I understand that it is a requirement that staff do not smoke anywhere whilst in uniform.
I understand that The Remarkables Ski Area is smoke-free.Given the nature of the role of a Snowsports instructor, do you have any disabilities, injuries, illness, or degenerative diseases you feel may affect carrying out tasks associated with this role?If you answered yes, please provide more details on this injury, illness, or impairment.I understand and accept that NZSki may require me to undertake a pre-employment medical baseline test and authorise NZSki to obtain a copy of my medical history.I consent to NZSki seeking verbal or written information about me from my nominated referees and authorise this information to be released to the hiring team.I understand that all information will be used ONLY to aid in evaluating my suitability for employment and no other purpose.
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