Helena Sarah Kodric
Summary
PSIA certified ski instructor specializing in building student confidence through tailored lesson plans and personalized coaching. Proven success in achieving high guest satisfaction ratings while strictly adhering to safety protocols, enhancing outdoor experiences for diverse groups of students.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Ski Instructor
Park City Ski & Snowboard School
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Delivered over 400 hours of skiing instruction from beginner to intermediate levels.
- Instructed children and beginner skiers through engaging, safe alpine ski lessons.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to individual student abilities for optimal skill progression.
- Fostered confidence in students through personalized coaching techniques.
- Educated guests on mountain safety protocols and ski school procedures.
- Maintained high guest satisfaction ratings via positive interactions with students and parents.
- Earned PSIA Alpine Level I certification and Children's Specialist I certifications to enhance instructional skills.
- Recognized for professionalism in guest interactions, teamwork, safety awareness, and service excellence.
Ride Operator
Utah Olympic Park
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Delivered safety briefings to over 150 guests daily, fostering a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Guided guests through rope courses, ensuring adherence to safety standards for enhanced visitor safety.
- Performed equipment inspections and provided exceptional customer service, contributing to overall guest satisfaction.
Summer Camp Organizer & Counselor
, Slovenia
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated engaging activities for 75 campers ages 6-18, fostering teamwork and personal development.
- Supervised camp leaders to maintain a safe and inclusive environment, enhancing camper experience.
- Oversaw camp logistics and budget to ensure smooth operations and resource allocation.
Safety Facilitator
Boy Scouts of America, Summit Bechtel Reserve
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Coordinated safety operations for large youth events, ensuring participant well-being and compliance with safety standards.
- Managed high-risk outdoor activities, providing training and support to volunteers to enhance safety awareness.
- Facilitated safety training sessions for staff and volunteers at outdoor events.
- Developed safety protocols tailored to diverse activities and environments.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with established standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health and Safety
University of Ljubljana
Slovenia05-2024
Skills
Certification
- PSIA-AASI Intermountain Alpine Level I Certified, 06/30/27
- Children's Specialist 1
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
Slovenian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Ski Instructor
Park City Ski & Snowboard School
11.2025 - 04.2026
Ride Operator
Utah Olympic Park
07.2023 - 09.2025
Summer Camp Organizer & Counselor
01.2021 - 01.2022
Safety Facilitator
Boy Scouts of America, Summit Bechtel Reserve
01.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health and Safety
University of Ljubljana