Outdoor & Adventure Recreation
Ski & Snowsports Instruction skills assessment
Snowsport instructors teach in cold, changing conditions. This scorecard covers technical skiing and riding, lesson design, safety and guest care.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Ski & Snowsports Instruction skills you can score
These are the default Ski & Snowsports Instruction skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every guide, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Personal Skiing or Riding Skill
Demonstrates accurate technique across terrain.
Lesson Planning and Progression
Plans lessons that build skills in a logical progression for each level.
Teaching Beginners
Teaches first-timers safely and patiently.
Terrain and Snow Conditions Knowledge
Reads terrain and changing snow conditions to choose suitable runs.
Group and Children Management
Keeps groups, including children, together, safe and motivated on the mountain.
Lift and Mountain Safety
Teaches and follows lift, slope and skier responsibility rules.
Avalanche and Cold Weather Awareness
Recognises avalanche terrain and cold weather risks such as frostbite and hypothermia.
Guest Communication
Explains techniques clearly and positively to guests of different backgrounds.
First Aid and Incident Response
Responds to injuries with first aid and follows patrol and incident procedures.
Equipment Fitting Advice
Advises on boots, skis and clothing so guests are comfortable and safe.
Professional Conduct
Represents the school professionally in behaviour, punctuality and appearance.
Fitness and Endurance
Maintains the fitness needed for long days on snow.
Levels included with Ski & Snowsports Instruction
Ski & Snowsports Instruction starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Stage” for outdoor & adventure recreation, so guides can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee Guide
- Guide
- Senior Guide
- Lead Guide
- Trip Leader
- Operations Manager
How Ski & Snowsports Instruction works in SkillScorer
Score
Each guide in a base is scored on the Ski & Snowsports Instruction skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank guides, compare two side by side, or compare your bases against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Ski & Snowsports Instruction skills need attention. Reports also follow each senior guide's base.
Ski & Snowsports Instruction scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Ski & Snowsports Instruction scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Ski & Snowsports Instruction scorecard covers 12 skills: Personal Skiing or Riding Skill, Lesson Planning and Progression, Teaching Beginners, Terrain and Snow Conditions Knowledge, Group and Children Management, Lift and Mountain Safety, Avalanche and Cold Weather Awareness, Guest Communication, First Aid and Incident Response, Equipment Fitting Advice, Professional Conduct and Fitness and Endurance. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are guides scored in Ski & Snowsports Instruction?
Every guide is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one base and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Ski & Snowsports Instruction?
Ski & Snowsports Instruction starts with these levels (called “Stage” in the app): Trainee Guide, Guide, Senior Guide, Lead Guide, Trip Leader and Operations Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Ski & Snowsports Instruction skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In outdoor & adventure recreation the app talks about guides, bases and senior guides, and you can change any of those words too.
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