Alpine Training Manager

Gunstock Mountain Resort•Gilford, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Gunstock Mountain Resort is seeking an Alpine Training Manager for the 2026/27 winter season to support the overall quality and consistency of Gunstock's ski and snowboard instruction. This role is responsible for developing and delivering alpine instructor training programs, monitoring the on-hill lesson experience for quality and consistency, and supporting instructor growth through clinics and PSIA/AASI certification pathways.

Requirements

PSIA Level II certification required
Experience preparing instructors for PSIA/AASI certification and encouraging participation in voluntary training opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to coach and develop instructors using industry standards for on-snow teaching and movement-analysis skills, with a strong commitment to consistent service and safety standards.
Strong communication, organization, and follow-through; ability to deliver clear feedback and re-training plans.
Ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors and training leaders across alpine, snowboard, and Nordic programs.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver preseason and new-hire training for ski and snowboard instructors; monitor implementation and completion of mandatory preseason online training modules.
Manage weekly in-season training programs and clinics; work with trainers to prepare and deliver weekly content.
Prepare instructors for PSIA certifications and accreditations; drive training efforts that encourage instructors' pursuit of PSIA/AASI certification.
Establish skill-level criteria for the alpine discipline and train instructors to evaluate participants against alpine skill levels.
Monitor on-hill lesson delivery to Gunstock standards; identify areas for retraining or improvement for individuals or specific instructor groups.
Support daily operations and Supervisors as required; instruct lessons as needed.
Develop and maintain a robust training environment within the Snowsports School; drive instructor participation in voluntary training clinics through engaging and meaningful programs and incentives that support a positive training culture.
Identify instructors with the capability to become trainers and work to develop their skills.
Coordinate training efforts with the Snowboard Training Supervisor and Nordic Manager to align programs and standards across disciplines.