Adult Ski & Ride School Instructor

Employment at Mt. Rose • Reno, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Entry-level or experienced instructor responsible for teaching the fundamental skills of skiing or snowboarding in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment to teens and adults (aged 12+). This role involves providing clear instruction on basic techniques, assisting students in building confidence on the slopes, and ensuring a fun and educational experience. Our instructors demonstrate proper form, promote safety practices, and adapt lessons to accommodate varying ages and abilities.

Requirements

• Intermediate ski or snowboard ability
• Must be at least 16 years
• 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 background check
• Must provide own professionally tuned and manufacturer-certified alpine skis/ board, bindings, and boots.
• Must maintain a current SafeSport certification or complete SafeSport training by the assigned deadline (paid for by the employer)

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching, coaching, or guest service experience
• PSIA/AASI certification

Responsibilities

• Teach ski or snowboard lessons to teens and adults
• Promote safety, confidence, and progression
• Adapt lessons to different abilities and learning styles
• Provide excellent guest service and clear communication
• Assist with daily operations
• Participate in training and skill development
• Observe all applicable safety standards
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Assist in general operation of all ski school activities
• Provide information and answer questions about the resort to guests
• Shovel/snow removal when needed
• Set up and take down of Ski School staging areas
• Operate of conveyor belts
• Complete all required paperwork: Class cards, time sheets, incident reports etc.
• Attend assigned trainings
• Assist in preparing lesson plans for upcoming lessons
• Perform other related tasks as necessary

Benefits

• Get paid to ski or ride while making a meaningful impact on the guest experiences
• Training and ongoing development opportunities
• Access to dedicated training staff for teaching skills and personal skiing/riding improvement
• Strong track record of PSIA/AASI Level 1 certification success
• A supportive, team-focused environment at a small resort where your growth matters

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed