Certified Youth Snowboard School Instructor - Full Time

POWDR•Summit County, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Copper Mountain Resort is seeking Certified Youth Snowboard School Instructors for seasonal positions from December to mid-April. This role involves teaching snowboarding to children aged 3-17, focusing on creating a positive and safe learning experience. The instructor will lead group classes, engage students individually, and foster guest loyalty through excellent service. The position requires a passion for snowboarding, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles and age groups. Instructors are expected to model the resort's values and contribute to an overall positive guest experience.

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 AASI Level 1 or international equivalent.
Must own snowboard equipment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years’ instructing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the best possible experience for the Copper Mountain guest.
Lead group classes while focusing on individual engagement and progression.
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 new students with warmth.
Maintain a serious 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 and demonstrate beginner ski progressions for different age levels.
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.
Read when a plan isn’t working and change course without making it a big deal.
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 possible emergencies while maintaining composure and keeping students and fellow employees calm.
Manage personal stress levels and maintain balance between work and personal life.
Supervise children in class always, assisting at lunch and snack times, and ensuring return of children to identified guardian.
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 handbook policies.
Assist other departments in their operational responsibilities when needed.
Function as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with guests and employees.
Uphold the most professional image.
Continually strive to exceed guest expectations and create memories for guests and staff.