Posted 6 months ago
Snowboard Instructor - Kids Centre - Winter 26/27
@ BWSR
Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
BWSR, operating Big White Ski & Board School, is hiring full-time snowboard instructors for its Kids Centre for the 2026/27 winter season, running about late November to mid April. The role teaches children aged 4 to 12 snowboarding and skiing using CASI methodology, and requires CASI Level 2 or equivalent certification. Pay is $23.50 per hour for Level 2 and $20.50 for Level 1, with raises tied to certifications and time served.
Pay:
$20.50–$23.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Deliver snowboard and ski lessons using CASI and Big White methodology
- Develop lesson content for children aged 4 to 12
- Assess student progress and complete achievement records
- Safeguard guests and fellow workers
- Respond to incidents and emergencies per company procedures
Requirements summary:
- CASI Level 2 or international equivalent (strongly preferred)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Satisfactory criminal record check
- Experience working with children in a sporting environment (preferred)
- CSIA or CASI Snowpark certifications (preferred)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 40 lb · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | CASI Level 2, CSIA, CASI Snowpark |
| Background checks | criminal record |
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BWSR
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 48 |
Currently seeking Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) certified instructors Level 2 and above who are available for the full winter season (approximately the end of November until mid April). International equivalent certifications are accepted, level of equivalency is determined by Big White.
Candidates with demonstrable experience of working with children in a sporting environment are preferred.
Candidates possessing snowboard qualifications and additional Snowsports instructing certifications are preferred. Examples of desirable qualifications are:
- Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) certifications
- CASI Snowpark certifications
Applicants should submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV that includes emails of two contactable references
- Copy of any relevant current certifications.
Duties and responsibilities
- Deliver snowboard and ski lessons following CASI and Big White Ski & Board School’s teaching methodology.
- Develop lesson content to create a safe and fun learning experience for children aged 4 to 12.
- Assess student progress and complete achievement records.
- Safeguard guests and fellow workers as appropriate.
- Embrace the KC motto of "safety + fun = more fun" when interacting with internal and external customers to create a memorable alpine experience.
- Demonstrate effective problem solving while working cooperatively with Big White staff.
- Take appropriate action to deal with incidents and emergencies as per company procedures.
Position requirements
- Minimum of Level CASI level 2 (or the international equivalent) and above is strongly preferred)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- A satisfactory criminal record check
Physical demands
- Ability to carry 40lbs/18kg while skiing/riding
- Ability to assist a fallen skier/snowboarder back onto their feet
- Ability to lift 40lbs/18kg
- Ability to ski/ride for 6-7 hours a day
Criminal Record Checks
All employees are subject to criminal record checks at Big White Ski Resort. It is the responsibility of the employee to provide a current criminal record check.
PLEASE NOTE: All employment offers to foreign nationals are conditional upon individuals obtaining their own valid working holiday visas for the coming winter season.
Wage
Hourly base wage is $20.50 for Level 1, $23.50 for Level 2. Wage increases are based on relevant instructing certifications and time-based accruals.
Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for follow up interviews will be contacted.
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