Trainer Pathway

Trainer Key Attributes:

When offering training we aim to provide and support an environment where all are welcome, and treated with respect.

In this environment we offer impactful training sessions that foster growth through a combination of challenge, information and connection.

Through this we hope to build a culture that seeks to be constantly moving forward in their professional development, both of their technical understanding, and their technical abilities.

The vision of our training staff is to represent excellence in our ability to connect with our guests; both as instructors and trainers, regardless of ability in an effort to provide memorable experiences that inspire others to seek more education.   

These are the main roles for our training staff at Mount Snow  

  • New Hire Training  

  • Experienced Staff Workshop Training 

  • Certification Training  

  • General/Elective Training 

  • Children’s Training 

  • Freestyle Training 

Minimum requirements to start the trainer development pathway:  

  • New Hire

    • PSIA/AASI Level 2 

  • Experienced Staff Workshop 

    • Level 3-SRS 

    • Head Coach as assigned by Training Center Manager 

  • Level 2+ Certification training

    • PSIA/AASI Educational Staff Member or Equivalent  

  • Level 1 Certification Training

    • Level 3  

  • General/Elective Training

    • Level 2 and CS1  

  • Freestyle Training and Park Pass Program

    • Freestyle Specialist 2 or Blue Sticker or Equivalent  

The decision to staff and schedule trainers will ultimately be up to the discretion of the Training Manager. This list may not preclude anyone who has the potential to impact positive change in our culture and our staff. Our goal will always be the professional development of both our staff and our training staff.

The Trainer Development Pathway  Process

  1. Write and submit a letter of intent. Tell us why you want to be a staff trainer. This may be reviewed by a committee that includes Skier Services Management 

  2. Write a sample clinic. Format: 1 hour indoor or outdoor clinic. Skiing/Riding Improvement, Teaching Improvement or People Skills. Set clear learning outcomes.   

  3. Shadow a minimum of three clinics. Debrief with the trainer after the clinic. Write a summary of what was covered and be prepared to discuss your observations with the Trainer Pathway Team. By the final clinic be prepared to coach the group and receive feedback. The clinic leader will fill out an understudy form. 

  4. Go through a job interview with the Training Manager. We will review the letter of intent, the understudy forms and your resume. The Training Manager will then either offer the candidate a role on the training team or a continued development plan.  

Maintaining and Development: 

  • All members of the Training staff will be reviewed through multiple avenues: 

  • Over studies 

  • Staff Feedback 

  • Peer Feedback 

  • Staff is expected to maintain current skillset, and to develop while following the guidelines outlined in the Missions Statement, and Key Attributes 

  • Staff members with inadequate performance may be removed from the Training Staff and will be invited to follow the steps laid out in the Trainer Development Pathway in order to rejoin the Training Staff