Certified Adult Ski School Instructor - Full Time

POWDR•Summit County, CO, CO

1d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Copper Mountain Resort is seeking PSIA Level 1+2+3 Ski instructors for seasonal positions from December to mid-April. This role involves teaching adult students (ages 18+) and potentially youth (ages 3-17) as needed. The ideal candidate will have at least one season of teaching experience, a strong enthusiasm for skiing, and enjoy educating students of all ages and ability levels. The primary goal is to provide an unsurpassed mountain vacation experience and instill confidence in guests' skiing abilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
Must have at least one season of teaching experience.
Good physical condition.
Able to stand for entire shift.
Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment.
Must be outside for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted.
Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language.
Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions.
Must have a minimum PSIA Level 1 or international equivalent.
Must own ski equipment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years’ instructing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the best possible experience for the Copper Mountain guest.
Work on an individual basis and as part of the overall mission of the resort.
Lead group classes while focusing on individual engagement and progression.
Create guest loyalty through great experiences in a short time frame.
Instill confidence in teaching skiing ability to guests.
Provide an unsurpassed mountain vacation experience every day.
Develop a rapport with students quickly, establishing a connection and welcoming them with warmth.
Focus on safety and whereabouts of all students, weaving safety culture into teaching.
Use terrain to produce safe movement.
Identify different learning styles among students and demonstrate different teaching styles to reflect them.
Understand beginner ski progressions for different age levels and demonstrate them.
Identify ability levels in students and split them into groups by ability level when needed.
Engage the class 100% of the time, while simultaneously focusing on individual and unique student needs.
Adapt teaching plans when necessary.
Model the values, philosophy, and mission statement of Copper Mountain Resort.
Act as a team member, cooperating with all employees.
Respond quickly and effectively to a wide variety of situations, including emergencies, while maintaining composure.
Manage personal stress levels and maintain balance between work and personal life.
Supervise children in class, assist at lunch and snack times, and ensure return of children to identified guardian when working with children.
Assist in operational responsibilities of Ski & Ride programs including registration, directing guests to equipment fitting, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities.
Act in accordance with Copper Mountain Resort’s Standards of Business Conduct and SRS training.
Assist other departments in their operational responsibilities when needed, including Events/Competitions and Lift Operations.
Function as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture”.
Uphold a professional image.
Strive to exceed guest expectations and create memories for guests and staff.