Things i wish i’d known
These are points from instructors reflecting on their first season working at Park City and some lessons they learned throughout their time. This is a cheat sheet that gives you some lessons you can learn the easy way instead of the hard way.
Check Your Schedule Daily
Your scheduled activity and start time can change until 5pm the night before.
Know the Terrain
Who can I call
How the Koral/Beach works
Check in Before Starting Your Lesson
Make sure you check in with a supervisor before you leave the yard. Do you know where your lunch is assigned today?
Remember the Essentials
Take a picture of your roster (you might loose the paper). Always carry a few pens and a note pad.
Parents Can Misslevel Their Kids
Parents don’t always know their child’s level. They may claim a level to high or too low for the student. Always talk to the student after parents leave to see what they know. On snow assessment is also key to verify their skill level.
Don’t rely on Edgy Wedgies
They can be a helpful tool but are often over used and used too soon in lessons. Students that need them should not go up Pay Day or Saddleback!
Returning Students
When teaching students that pre booked multiple days, you may not be able to teach them every day depending on skill level and priority.
What Not To Do
Kids and Family Lessons Build Clients
Your best road to building request and repeat clients is through kids lessons and families that you can hook on the sport!
Park City is HUGE
Family Privates
How to be successful
Engage with the team!
Get Certified
And do it early! We have so much training available. Your teaching, priority, and pay will improve!