Adult Ski & Ride School Instructor
About The Position
An entry-level or experienced instructor who teaches fundamental skiing or snowboarding skills to teens and adults aged 12 and older in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment. The instructor provides clear instruction on basic techniques, helps students build confidence, demonstrates proper form, promotes safety, and adapts lessons to accommodate varying ages, abilities, and learning styles. The role also involves guest service and communication, assisting with daily ski school operations, participating in training and skill development, and completing related duties as needed. Instructors must work designated holiday periods, be available at least two days per week, and work at least 20 shifts during the season.
Requirements
- Intermediate ski or snowboard ability.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work with a wide range of ages and abilities.
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
- Must pass a background check.
- Must provide own professionally tuned, manufacturer-certified alpine skis or snowboard, bindings, and boots.
- Must work the specified holiday periods: Nov 26–30, Dec 19–Jan 4, Jan 16–18, and Feb 13–15.
- Must be available to work at least two days per week.
- Must be able to work at least 20 shifts throughout the season.
- Must maintain current SafeSport certification or complete employer-paid SafeSport training by the assigned deadline.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching, coaching, or guest service experience.
- PSIA/AASI certification.
Responsibilities
- Teach ski or snowboard lessons to teens and adults as assigned.
- Promote safety, confidence, and student progression.
- Adapt lessons to different abilities and learning styles.
- Provide excellent guest service, communicate clearly, answer resort questions, and provide information to guests.
- Assist with the general operation of ski school activities and daily operations.
- Maintain current SafeSport certification or complete SafeSport training by the assigned deadline; the employer pays for the training.
- Observe applicable safety standards.
- Shovel or remove snow when needed.
- Set up and take down Ski School staging areas.
- Operate conveyor belts.
- Complete required paperwork, including class cards, time sheets, and incident reports.
- Attend assigned trainings and participate in skill development.
- Assist in preparing lesson plans for upcoming lessons.
- Perform other related tasks as necessary.
Benefits
- Paid SafeSport training.
- Training and ongoing development opportunities.
- Access to dedicated training staff for teaching skills and personal skiing or riding improvement.
- Strong track record of PSIA/AASI Level 1 certification success.
- Opportunity to get paid to ski or ride.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
