Training Session:

12/16 - 12/17 (MONDAY - tUESDAY)

Certified Ski and Snowboard

TRAINING DAY-BY-DAY

Welcome: Park City Ski and Snowboard School is excited to put your teaching skills to the test. As a certified new hire,  this two day training will introduce you to our learning terrain, progressions, as well as policies and procedures. Please note, if you are injured during paid training, such as New Hire Apprentice training, please tell a supervisor as soon as possible.  Safety is our priority. 

Goal: Park City SSBS has a mission to cultivate a connection to our people, our sport, our mountain, and our community.  Our vision is to be the best ski and snowboard school where all instructors aspire to teach and every guest wants to take a lesson. 

Objectives: During the two day training, instructors will gain knowledge of our teaching terrain, beginner progressions, Throughout the training, instructors will learn about policies and procedures related to the safe instruction of our guests.  Additionally, instructors will learn of the products offered by Park City Ski and Snowboard school.  The curriculum is designed to help a certified instructor gain the skills to start their journey at Park City Resort.

Online Learning Modules (The Lift):

  • Safety

  • Guest Service

  • Employee Experience

  • you may be assigned additional Online Learning Modules throughout the season

DAY TO DAY ON SNOW TRAINING

Day 1: On Snow

  • Check-in at 8:15 AM Ready to Ski and Ride

  • Mountain Village Apprentices

  • Canyons Village Apprentices

    • Canyons Village Apprentices will meet at the Umbrella Bar deck, near the top of the Cabriolet lift (view image below)

    • Please park in the Redhawk or Silverado Lot.

  • You will be On Snow today. Please dress accordingly, you will be standing more than normal so please layer up. have your EMPLOYEE PASS.

  • Be prepared to load the lift. Boots on!

  • Helmet, skis/boards & poles, boots, gloves, etc

  • Lunch is not included on any of these days! Bring your own or plan on purchasing lunch at some of our facilities (Employee Meal Deal is available).

  • Indoor PM session: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

    • Mountain Village Apprentices will meet in the Youth lunch room (downstairs)

    • Canyons Village Apprentices will meet in the Silverado Conference room (Silverado Condos next to Red Hawk Parking lot)

      • Bring something to take notes.

      • Mobile device (phone) is suggested.

Day 2

  • This day will the same format as day 1.

  • Your trainer may decide a new meeting place for these day.

  • Uniforms will be assigned by start date, some will receive these on day 2.

*Note: Lunch is not included on any of these days! Bring your own or plan on purchasing lunch at some of our facilities (Employee Meal Deal is available).

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE INSTRUCTORS

Please park at the Silver King Lot below First Time Lift, next to the Silver King Hotel. Even better, use public transit to the Park City Mountain Base. We will meet at the eagle statue (click below to view the video on getting to the eagle statue). The Blue line below represents the walking path from the Silver King lot, to the building, Marked with a red “X”.

(If you have not yet completed the Employee Parking Permit Application, please visit the Parking Page to do so now)

We will be meeting on the plaza by the Eagle Statue. The Blue line below represents the walking path from the Silver King lot, to the meeting location, Marked with a red “X”. You may continue to the Team Building at the corner of Manor Way and Lowell Ave, bottom right corner of picture. Please use cross walk when crossing Lowell Ave to get back to the blue line.

CANYONS VILLAGE INSTRUCTORS

Please park in the Red Hawk or Silverado Lots & Follow the Yellow Line to the Team Building.

After dressing, ride the Cabriolet & follow the Blue Line from the top of the Cabriolet to the Umbrella Bar to meet your Trainers.


SOME REMINDERS AND GENERAL INFO!

It Pays to be Prepared

In addition to the information below, please click this button to access the FREE e-learning courses provided by our friends at PSIA-AASI! You also get FREE manuals with your membership. 

Some Housekeeping

  1. You must have your Employee Pass for all on-snow training, which you should already have.

  2. New Hire Training is considered work, and you are paid. Remember to complete your Time Card.

  3. You must have a helmet on your head during all on snow training time.  If you do not have a helmet you can be issued one from the uniform room

  4. Uniforms are not worn to Training – in fact, you will get issued your uniform at the end of Training.

  5. Part of the uniform is your Name Tag - if you have not already done so, please submit your Name Tag Request now.

  6. Lockers will be issued at the end of the first day of training.

WHAT TO WEAR FOR TRAINING

All Instructor New Hire Training Sessions include a few hours of indoor classroom time, and the majority of your training will be taking place outside on snow.  That means you will be spending long stretches of time outside.  Dress appropriately for the weather.

SOME RULES OF THUMB FOR SUCCESSFUL TRAINING:

  • DO Be on time and have all of your gear.

  • DO Be Prepared to be Outside All Day. Wear appropriate snow-sports clothes for the weather: gloves, snow pants, a snow jacket, and an extra layer for cold days.  Wear one pair of good ski socks!

  • DO Wear an Extra Layer: You will be learning about teaching Skiing and Snowboarding: that means you will be spending time standing and discussing, not ripping it as you might when on your own… an extra layer is always a good idea!

  • DO Wear Your Helmet: They are required, and don’t forget goggles!

  • DO Check the Forecast: Park City Weather Forecast

  • DO Bring a Snack: You will stop for lunch (buy on hill or bring with you), but it’s a good idea to have a small snack to stick in your pocket in case you get hungry early

  • DO Bring a Small Notebook and Pencil if you like to take notes

  • DO Have your Pass!

  • DO Use Sunscreen!