Adults Mountain Sports School Instructor - Entry & Certified

Alterra • Olympic Valley, CA

10d • $21 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Palisades Tahoe is seeking Ski and Snowboard Instructors of all experience levels to promote snow sports with exceptional guest service by providing safe, enjoyable and effective lessons for kids and adults. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. The base hourly pay range is $21.00 - $40.33 per hour. Actual pay will vary based on experience, education, training, location, and other factors. The total compensation package includes various benefits.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
• Work well as part of a team.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, see, hear, and ski.
• Capable of walking, standing and skiing 90% or more of a normal 8-hour work shift.
• Capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Skis and/or Snowboard

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• PSIA or AASI certification, and/or Children’s Accreditation
• Teaching experience in a sports setting with children ages 3-13.
• Recreation, education, or child development background
• Customer service experience in a resort setting
• Skiing and or snowboarding to a strong intermediate level.
• A Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

Responsibilities

• Assures customer satisfaction with safe, friendly and efficient service.
• Provides exceptional guest service to students and guests of all ages through personable use of modern teaching techniques.
• Instructs and educates guests of all ages in skiing and snowboarding, using modern teaching techniques.
• Maintains an environment of safety, fun and learning.
• Clarifies customer’s expectations and goals at the beginning of each lesson.
• Provides individual or group instruction.
• Analyzes problems and resolves them in a positive and safe manner.
• Selects appropriate terrain and pacing for skills being developed.
• Participates in snowboard or skiing clinics to keep current with the most modern and efficient teaching methods and techniques.
• Communicates daily with fellow staff to maintain awareness of mountain operations and activities.
• Cleaning staff facilities, shoveling during snow storms, setting up and taking down meeting area signs and fencing, training on and off snow, helping students in the rental shop fit boots, other guest service duties.

Benefits

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free and discounted lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED