How to apply
Applications for Snow Sport School Instructor positions will open online on 7 February and close 26 February 2012.
If you wish to apply for an Instructor position at Treble Cone you must complete the online application form and submit this along with your covering letter, CV and copies of your certificates (instructor qualification/New Zealand work visa) using the SUBMIT TAB at the bottom of this page. The online application form will be available from 7 February 2012.
All applications must be submitted online and due to the limited number of positions available no applications will be accepted outside the recruitment dates.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Minimum requirements an applicant must hold to apply online
There are minimum requirements an applicant must hold in order to apply online for a Snow Sport School Instructor position at Treble Cone. These requirements are broken into two categories:
New Zealand Passport Holders:
If you hold a New Zealand passport the minimum requirement to apply online is a Level 1 Snow Sports Instructor qualification. For example a current NZSIA 1, CASI 1, BASI 1, APSI 1, PSIA 1, OBSV Anwarter, Jokyoshu Japan or equivalent.
Non New Zealand Passport Holders:
If you do not hold a New Zealand passport the minimum requirement to apply online is either;
- Three full seasons of work experience as a Snow Sports School Instructor and a current ISIA equivalent certification or
- Three full seasons of work experience as a Snow Sports School Instructor and you have obtained a New Zealand work visa and are therefore legally entitled to work in New Zealand for the duration of the season.
If you do not fulfill the above criteria you would need to enroll in the Treble Cone Hiring Clinic.
Hiring Clinic
The Hiring Clinic is a three day course held at Treble Cone which is used as a selection based opportunity for full and part time employment within Treble Cone's Snow Sports School.
This intense training course is run by Treble Cone's ski and snowboard trainers and will cover all aspects of snow sports instruction and offer the chance of selection for full-time or part time employment for the 2012 season. During the three day course our trainers will give you Treble Cone specific information on personal ski/board improvement, teaching tactics for children and adults, teaching progressions, class management, professionalism, demos, detection and correction.
Once you have complete the Hiring Clinic it is not guaranteed you will be offered a position at Treble Cone.
People registering for the Hiring Clinic need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand for the duration of the season.
Previous teaching experience is not required but a minimal level of qualification is needed. For example a current NZSIA 1, CASI 1, BASI 1, APSI 1, PSIA 1, OBSV Anwarter, Jokyoshu Japan or equivalent.
The Hiring Clinic will take place from 28 - 30 June 2012.
The cost for this three day course is $250.
Bookings for the Hiring Clinic need to be submitted online and will be available from 2 May 2012. There are limited numbers for this course so an advanced booking is advised.
If employment is offered you will be required to complete an employee induction day following the course.
If any successful applicants have purchased a Treble Cone season season pass they will have this refunded upon successful employment.
Treble Cone will not organise your accommodation or transport however there are many options of backpacker style accommodation available in Wanaka.
What is a covering letter and CV?
A covering letter is a letter introducing yourself and stating your suitability for the position you have applied for. A CV or resume is a concise summary of your education, experience and achievements. Applications without both of these will not be considered.
About Wanaka
Wanaka is a bustling tourist town nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps. With a year round population of over 6,000 people Wanaka springs to life in the winter months with up to 5,000 visitors per day arriving to enjoy all this stunning destination has to offer. Winter in Wanaka starts mid June and runs for approximately 15 weeks until early October.
For detailed information on all attractions, activities and events go to www.skilakewanaka.com
Why Treble Cone?
Sitting just 35 minutes from Wanaka town centre, with 550 hectares of skiable terrain, stunning views, legendary powder, superb café facilities and groomed pistes catering to all abilities, Treble Cone has something for everyone.
Want to be a part of it?
With approximately 100,000 visitors per year Treble Cone employs up to 160 full time staff. Our Snow Sports School employs approximately 50 Snow Sports School Instructors, many of whom return season after season.
At Treble Cone, we pride ourselves on our exceptionally high service standards. We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly instructors with a high degree of professionalism that are interested in working on their teaching and skiing/riding skills throughout the whole season.
Treble Cone Snow Sports School offers a wide range of programmes and lessons for our guests of all ages and abilities. Instructors will be required to be available to teach all ages and programmes in a safe and friendly environment, along with working on any Treble Cone Events.
When would employment commence, if I was successful?
Employment commences on Company Day, Tuesday 19 June 2012, and is compulsory for all employees to attend. We aim to open on 28 June 2012, weather and snow conditions permitting. Our scheduled closing date is 30 September 2012.
Work Schedule
The Snow Sports School runs seven days a week for the duration of the season. Treble Cone offers a wide range of programmes and products from adult improvement clinics, private lessons, all day TC Cat Kids Club through our range of specialised programmes. All instructors will be asked to work on various different products throughout the season along with events.
Each instructor works on a five/six day roster, six days during peak season and five days during off peak season or as required.
Training
Treble Cone is proud to be able to offer daily instructor’s training by some of the best international and New Zealand coaches. Treble Cone Instructor’s Training is run throughout the season to help you improve your personal and professional skills along with qualification specific training. It includes daily training sessions as well as afternoon clinics on personal ski/snowboard improvement, ski instruction methodology and didactics, as well as clinics on our special programs like ASAP, Free-Ski Camps, Private Intense. Your interest in developing as a skier/snowboarder and instructor is important to us and will be rewarded with a lot of dedication from our coaches to help you reach your goals as a snow sport professional.
Police Vetting By law all employees that may be working with children must have been police vetted. Before you are able to start work a police vetting form needs to be completed and signed by you and processed by the NZ Police. A copy will be sent to all successful online applicants along with their employment pack. Hiring clinic applicants will need to download the form, complete it and send it in to us before their place is confirmed on the clinic.
Is accommodation easy to find?
We strongly recommend that you try to arrange accommodation before you get here unless you are planning to arrive in early to mid May. You should have enough funds to keep yourself either in a backpackers or camp ground while looking unless you have pre-arranged accommodation. The best way to find accommodation is by advertising and checking notice boards daily. The Messenger is a free weekly advertising rag. This is available on a Wednesday from ‘Print It’ and is distributed to letter boxes. You can also place an ad very cheaply within The Messenger. You will be asked to pay a bond when you are renting and most likely sign a rental agreement. In most instances, references are required. Although Treble Cone does not arrange or provide accommodation for staff, if you are having difficulty finding accommodation before commencing work, let us know and we may be able to help.
Try:
It is worthwhile noting that you are coming to a resort town and the cost of living may well be more than what you are used to. You should have enough money to set yourself up in accommodation including bond, electricity connections etc and to support yourself for at least a couple of weeks after your start of employment date until you receive your first pay, and some extra to cover any unexpected costs throughout the season. You should also be prepared for the fact that you may have to share a room to manage your costs.
How do I get to and from work?
All Snow Sports School transport leaves Wanaka at 7.50am after doing pick ups at various points around town.
What do I wear?
Uniform reflective of the position will be supplied at the start of employment. It is the employees’ responsibility to ensure all outdoor clothing supplied is returned in reasonable condition at the end of the season.
Employees should provide their own protective equipment such as sunglasses, sunscreen, thermal underwear, and gloves. These are available at discounted prices in the mountain retail shop. All skiing and boarding equipment must also be supplied by the employee. Rental packages can be arranged with our rentals department.
To conform with our Uniform and Appearance Policy, rings or studs are not permitted on any part of the body visible to the guest with the exception of earrings. Two earrings per ear are allowed. Natural hair colour is preferred and radical and extreme hairstyles are not permitted.
Immigration
You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand for the duration of the season.
Instructors successful in gaining employment through the online application process may be sponsored for a work visa if necessary. You will need to download the application form NZ1015 from the Immigration New Zealand website and complete it and send it to the nearest New Zealand embassy along with your CV, proof of qualifications, passport and a job offer letter, immigration form and contract which we will send you. It is a good idea to approach your nearest New Zealand embassy and establish how long they will take to process your visa ahead of time.
All hiring clinic applicants will need to organise their own work visa or be legally entitled to work in New Zealand for the duration of the season.
Wages
Wages are paid fortnightly. You must have an IRD number and a NZ bank account before commencing work as you can not be paid until you have both of these.
IRD number application forms (IR595) can be downloaded from http://www.ird.govt.nz/ You will need to show your Individual Employment Agreement and passport with the completed IR595 to a NZ Post or IRD office and it will take approx 14 days to process. If you do not have a current postal address for IRD to send the IRD number to you can send it care of:
Treble Cone Ski Area, P.O. Box 206, Wanaka.
Banks with branches in Wanaka are:
Are you covered if you have an accident on the mountain?
If you have an accident while carrying out the duties of your job or if on a ride break or day off you will be covered by ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation). You will be treated by the Medical Centre staff on the mountain free of charge and if necessary referred elsewhere thereafter. ACC will pay a portion of any Doctor’s bill and will also pay a portion of your wages should you be unable to resume your duties straight away. Treble Cone provides a ‘Return to Work Scheme’ so as to enable you to work in an area that is more convenient where possible.
Travel insurance for overseas workers is still recommended as any medical treatment required outside of New Zealand is not covered by ACC.
Ask a question:
admin@treblecone.com
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Examples of current ISIA equivalent certification:
Qualifications:
NZSIA
APSI
CSIA
PSIA
OBSV Landesschilehrer
BASI
Swiss
Kyoshi (Jokoyoshi) Japan
or equivalent
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Important dates for 2012
7 February 2012 - Applications for employment open for Snow Sports School. Online application forms will be available to submit on our website from 7 February 2012. Please submit the completed application form with your covering letter, CV and copies of certificates attached using the SUBMIT TAB at the bottom of this page.
26 February 2012 - Applications close for Snow Sports School.
You may be contacted for a phone interview early-mid March and we will endeavour to notify all successful applicants by the end of March. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email by the end of April 2012.
Due to a limited number of positions available NO applications will be accepted outside the recruitment dates and all applications must be submitted online.
Things to Remember:
Check you have included all the required paper work including a covering letter, CV and copies of your certificates (instructor qualification/New Zealand work visa) when you submit your application. Failure to do so will cancel your application!
You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand for the duration of the season. We maybe able to assist some Snow Sports Instructors who hold ISIA certification with obtaining a work visa but you must firstly apply online and include this request in your covering letter.
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