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    Snow School Return Staff Availability Form

    2026-2027

  • Hi, We Want You Back!

    Welcome back to the World’s Best Snow School — and welcome to our 75th season!

    This is an exciting winter of change for our Snow School. After 17 wonderful seasons as Snow School Director, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside all of you - I truly believe we have the WORLD'S BEST SNOW SCHOOL!

    I’m excited to share that I’ve accepted a new role at Snow Valley as Director of Alpine Experience. In this role I'll still be working closely with Snow School, along with the rest of our Snow Valley departments, to ensure an all round exceptional guest and staff experience.

    And, I’m thrilled to introduce Brandon Hiscott as our new Snow School Manager. Please join me in giving Brandon a warm welcome to this position!

    Let's make our 75th season one to remember. I can’t wait to see you on the slopes!

    Pamela
    Director of Alpine Experience
    pamela_disera@skisnowvalley.com


    I am so thrilled to take on this new position managing the World’s Best Snow School. I hope to leverage my 15 years of Snow School experience, spread amongst multiple resorts across Ontario and BC, to cultivate new ideas and add to our superb lesson programming. I cannot wait to get started, and am looking forward to collaborating with you all to make this season a successful one.

    Cheers,
    Brandon
    Snow School Manager
    ssmanager@skisnowvalley.com

     

    NEED TO KNOW INFO:

    • We have the following Team Leader and Support Staff Positions open. If you are interested in one of these spots please email Brandon at ssmanager@skisnowvalley.com
      • Terrain Park Team Leader (Seasonal Full Time)
      • Midweek Team Leader (Seasonal Full Time)
      • Night Team Leader - Saturdays & Sundays (Seasonal Part Time)
      • 6-14 6 Winter Night Support - (Seasonal Part Time)
        • Both part time positions can be combined with regular teaching duties for more hours
    • If you have any awesome friends or family that would be strong additions to our team, please direct them to our online application at skisnowvalley.com/about/jobs. Postings will be up late September.
    • CSIA and CASI membership renewals and course registrations are now open!

    IMPORTANT FORM NOTES:

    • you must click a SUBMIT button for us to get your form.  
    • you will see a Thank You page if your form was successfully submitted
    • you will receive an email confirmation if your form was submitted successfully
    • Click "Next" below to continue and complete your form.  Don't miss the deadline of October 13th!
    • If you do not plan to return to us this season please let us know by clicking NEXT and completing a couple questions - only takes 30 seconds - we appreciate it!

  • About You

  • I intend to return to Snow School for the 2026-2027 season:*
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  • Vulnerable Sector Check

    Please note that any staff age 18 and older in the position of Team Leader, Certified Instructor, Race Coach, Assistant Instructor or Ski 'n Play/Board 'n Play will require a Vulnerable Sector Check.  If you completed a Vulnerable Sector Check in a past season with us it is still valid for this season.  You will be emailed directions if you are required to complete this.  It is paid for by Snow Valley.

  • Certification

    Instructors please indicate your certification(s) below. Please note that you cannot work until your membership dues are paid!

  • Your Ski & Board Skills & Interests

  • Do you intend to take a CSIA, CASI or ACA (coaching) Level 1 certification course in December or January of this season?
  • Are you interested in being a "Discreet Buddy"?
  • Are you interested in assisting with Race Programs?

  • The Fine Print

    Please read carefully before making your availability selections and clicking submit at the end!

  • Before heading into the Availability section please carefully read below as well as all additional information provided before each shift selection.

    • Please remember that our required minimum commitment for staff is 2 full days if Saturday and Sunday, 3 days if midweek, or 1 full day and 2 nights unless previously approved.  Please review your form to ensure you meet this requirement.

    • Checking a box for any shift is saying that you can commit to that shift for the ENTIRE season. For example: Kidz Village 8WW Sunday is ALL Sundays of the program.  Bell Night Wednesday is EVERY Wednesday for the duration of the season. 

    • As a returning staff you understand the importance of the commitment to your shifts.  Please remember to not make plans on days you have commited to because...

    • In season, time off MUST be requested in advance on Evolia and it is a request only and cannot be guaranteed. It is extremely rare that we are able to grant time off on a weekend or regular program shift!

    • Upholding your commitment is part of being a Snow Valley staff member and enjoying the perks that come with that.  Staff who do not uphold their commitment may be subject to the loss of staff benefits. 

    • Please review your selections to ensure they are correct before submitting. The information provided below will determine your schedule!

    • Do not complete this form more than once.  If you need to make any changes to this availability after submitting the form (prior to the start of the season) please email snowschool@skisnowvalley.com

    • PLEASE NOTE: Your shift choices are not a guarantee that you will be working these days or a specific program. We will try to schedule according to your preference, however, all lesson delegation is at the discretion of the Team Leaders & Snow School Manager.

    • IMPORTANT: Please note that by responding "YES, you would like to return to Snow Valley for the 26/27 Season" does not constitute an agreement for re-hire. Completing this submission is the first phase of returning as an employee. Your Department Manager and Supervisors will validate your candidacy based upon your department needs and your availability and flexibility. If further validation is required, your Manager or Supervisor with reach out.

  • Availability

    Please take your time in selecting shifts! Checking boxes below is saying that you want to and are able to COMMIT to that shift for the season.

  • Available for ONLY the HOLIDAYS?

    • If you are available ONLY for the Christmas break this season and are interested in working, this is the box you check.
    • This option is only available to CERTIFIED instructors/coaches.  If you are an Assistant who is only available over the break unfortunately we will not be able to have you on staff this season.
    • For anyone who checks this box - you MUST be available to work the whole break.  Considered December 19th through January 3rd (remember: resort closed Christmas Eve at 4pm and closed all day Christmas day). 
    • You should expect to, and be available to, work at least 4 shifts each week of the break.  All holiday shifts will be determined by the level of business.
    • If you are available for days before December 19th and after January 3rd - awesome!  Please note that in the date start and end box below.
    • If you are available and would like shifts other times when you are home - such as Family Day weekend - fantastic!  Let us know what dates you can work via email.
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  • 8 Winter Weekends

    • This program starts the weekend of Jan 9/10 and runs to Mar 6/7.  The program skips Family Day weekend, but program staff will be assigned to work in another area Family Day Weekend.  
    • *NEW for 26-27* 8WW Wee Shred (3-5 year old snowboarders) will be running Saturday and Sunday morning AND afternoon sessions
    • SHIFT is 9:00-2:30/2:45
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  • 6 Winter Nights

    • All 6WN programs start the week of January 4th and run for 6 weeks.  Sunday night skips Family Day weekend.
    • 6WN Tuesdays & Fridays - 2 sessions per night for 6-14 Ski, 6-14 Board, and KV, 4:30-6:00pm, 6:30-8:00pm.  Staff will be required to work both time sessions. SHIFT is 4:00-8:00.
    • 6WN Sundays - 3:30-5:00. SHIFT is 3:00-5:00
    • Wee Shred runs Friday, both sessions

    6 Winter Nights - Chill

    • Snowboard only
    • runs Wednesday and Thursday evenings.  SHIFT time typically 5:00/5:30pm to 8:00/8:30pm
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  • Bells - Days

    • Saturday & Sunday Shifts
      • Bells are 9:30, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm
      • Shifts start January 2/3 or 9/10 through to March break.
      • SHIFT time is 9:30-3:45 or 9:30-6:45 if available evenings
      • If you are available Saturdays/Sundays prior to January please check off Early Season and/or Holidays later in the form.
    •  Monday to Friday Shifts 
      • We will have school visits Monday through Friday!
      • On the handful of Fridays that are York/Toronto area PA days we will not have school visits but will be very busy with private and discover lessons.
      • Minimum requirement of 3 days if only working Midweek Days.
      • SHIFT times: typically 8:30-2:30 or 9:00-3:00 or 9:30-3:30
      • Please use notes section at end of form to note shift time specifics if required.
      • Though these shifts are scheduled weekly, please only select what you are consistently able to work as we try to keep the schedules similar week to week based on the level of business.
      • These shifts will officially start the week of December 14th through December 18th if we are open and will resume the week of January 4th. 
      • If you are available over the Christmas break please check off Holidays and we will follow your usual availability unless you note otherwise!
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  • Bells - Nights

    • Saturday & Sunday Shifts
      • Saturday and Sunday shifts 3:45-6:45pm
      • These are primarily scheduled all at one time as part of 8 Winter Weekend weeks
    • Tuesday to Friday Shifts
      • No Monday shifts available with the exception of holidays
      • Tuesday & Friday shifts -  will be private and discover lessons with a shift time of 4:00-8:15pm
      • Wednesday & Thursday shifts - will be private and discover lessons with a shift time of 5:30-8:15pm.
      • Though these shifts are scheduled weekly, please only select what you are consistently able to work as we try to keep the schedules similar week to week.
      • These shifts will officially start the week of January 2nd.
      • If you are available prior to this please check off Early Season and/or Holidays later in this form!
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  • Race Programs & Training

    • Race U-League programs will run for 10 weeks starting January 2 from 8:30am-1:30pm, both days.  
    • Race Squad programs will run for 8 weeks starting January 9/10 with 2 sessions each day, 9:30am-11:30am and 12:30pm-2:30pm 
    • Wednesday Night Impulse and Podium training runs 6:30-8:30pm starting January 6.
    • Thursday Night Adult Racing runs 7:00-8:30pm starting January 7 for 6 weeks. 
    • Friday Day - is Friday Big Hill training starting January 8
    • Friday Night Intro to Race runs 6:30-8:00pm for 6 weeks starting January 8. SHIFT 6:00-8:00
    • Any Coaches looking for additional hours please check off Bells and/or 6-14 Programs and Holidays per your availability!
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  • Adult Programs

    • Saturdays: Anyone teaching weekend Adult Programs will also be required to teach at the bell the weekends of Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 6 when adult programs are not running and during times when not required for adult program i.e - 2:30 bell. We only offer 6WW Adult Programs on Saturday.
    • Thursdays: Thursday Night Adult Programs for Ski and Board are 6 weeks in length, 7pm-8:30pm, starting January 7. 
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  • Terrain Park Crew

    • Day Shift is typically 7:30am to 3/3:30pm with the exception of Mondays which is until approx. 4:30pm.
    • Night Shift is typically 3/3:30pm to 9:30pm
    • Resort is not open Monday nights with the exception of Holidays, staff events
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  • Ski 'n Play & Board 'n Play

    • Morning and afternoon sessions will be offered on weekends, Christmas Break, Family Day, March Break. Opening day for Ski 'n Play & Board 'n Play will be December 19th weather permitting.
    • All shifts are approximately 9:00/9:15am to 3:00/3:30pm.  Sunday Ngt is until 5:30pm and is rotated between staff.
    • If there are days over the Christmas Break you know you are unable to work please include them in the Notes section.
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  • Snow School Desk - please include shift specifics in the Notes section
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  • Early Season

    • Since we are never sure of what the weather will bring we do not have a preset start of the season.  Check this box if you are available and would like to work from Opening Day until the Holiday break starts on December 19th. 
    • Remember that all staff will be required to attend at least one training session that typically falls in this "Early Season" time period.  The training will be mandatory regardless of this box being checked.
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  • Christmas Holidays

    • Kidz Village and 6-14 Ski and Snowboard Holiday Camps will run for 4 days with 2 sessions per day, 9:30am-11:30am and 12:30pm-2:30pm.  You must be available to work both sessions. SHIFT: 9:00-2:30
    • *NEW* - We are offering Wee Shred for the December 27 camp week. Same details as above.
    • For usual camp/program staff who would like additional shifts beyond camp days please check off bells as well.

     

    • Holiday Bells are from December 19 to January 3.  Shifts will start at 9:30am/11:00am and will finish at 3:45/6:45pm.  Must be available to work any shifts over the break.  Please insert in notes if there are days you CANNOT work.  Midweek staff, we will follow your usual availability for Holiday Break unless otherwise noted.
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  • Time Off Requests and Notes

    If there are specific days that you already know that you will be unable to work (ie: school or family trip) that may conflict with your schedule please enter those dates below in the Time Off Requests section. If we know now, it is much easier to schedule you around these dates and there is no guarantee of time off if you tell us later!

    If there is anything else you would like us to know about your availability, special requests or needs please use the Notes section.

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  • By signing below I acknowledge that the information I provided is accurate and that my shift selections are my commitment for the season.  I have read and understand that scheduling is at the discretion of the Team Leaders and Manager. My choices are not a guarantee I will work these specific shifts.

  • After reviewing your selections please click NEXT!

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