Clay Smith
Keystone,CO
Summary
Seasoned ski athlete with multiple years of competitive and instructional experience. A student with respect for professional standards, and a disciplined mindset—believing that arriving five minutes early is on time. Proactive and self-motivated, consistently seeking productive tasks during downtime without needing direction. Reliable, coachable, and committed to excellence in high-performance and instructional environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Family
01.2024 - Current
Provided attentive care for my 2-year-old brother, ensuring his safety while supporting his independence and age-appropriate exploration during parents’ working hours.
Ski lessons with family
Family
11.2022 - Current
Taught beginner and intermediate skiing to family members from New Jersey, ages 6–35, using patience, encouragement, and constructive feedback to build confidence, trust, and foundational skiing skills.
Volunteer
Breckinridge Outdoor Education Center
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted individuals with disabilities in adaptive ski lessons through the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC), providing on-mountain support, encouragement, and safety oversight.
Team summit ski competitor
Team Summit
11.2014 - 03.2022
Competed with Team Summit since age 10 in moguls, alpine racing, and primarily big mountain events, including local competitions and national-level events in Alaska, demonstrating advanced skiing ability, discipline, and commitment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mullen High School
Denver, CO05-2026
Skills
- Teaching & Instruction – Effectively teach complex skills by breaking them into manageable steps, adapting instruction to individual learning styles, and building confidence through clear guidance
- Communication – Communicate instructions and feedback clearly, positively, and age-appropriately to ensure understanding, trust, and engagement
- Progression Model – Utilize a step-by-step learning approach that prioritizes foundational skills before advancing, ensuring safe and sustainable improvement
- Positive Reinforcement – Encourage growth and confidence by recognizing progress, motivating learners, and reinforcing effort rather than mistakes
- Calm, Patient Delivery – Maintain composure and patience in high-pressure or challenging situations, helping learners stay focused, confident, and receptive
- Self-Learner – Continuously seek improvement through observation, reflection, and experience; quick to adapt and apply new techniques independently
- Strong Work Ethic – Maintain a 34 GPA at an academically rigorous school while competing in varsity rugby, demonstrating discipline, time management, and commitment
- Leadership – Held a leadership position in rugby, modeling accountability, teamwork, and encouragement both on and off the field
- Self-Sufficiency – Developed independence, resilience, and problem-solving skills through extended outdoor and community experiences at Wabun
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Timeline
Babysitter
Family
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Breckinridge Outdoor Education Center
01.2023 - 02.2024
Ski lessons with family
Family
11.2022 - Current
Team summit ski competitor
Team Summit
11.2014 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Mullen High School