Indoor Ski & Snowboard Instructor

Shredder Bend•Bend, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team as an Indoor Ski & Snowboard Instructor, where your passion for winter sports and teaching will inspire countless children of various ages and ability levels. In this role, you will deliver engaging, safe, and progressive instruction on skiing and snowboarding techniques within a comfortable indoor environment. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about working with youth and creating engaging experiences. Your enthusiasm and expertise will help foster a love for winter sports while ensuring every participant has an enjoyable experience. Qualified candidates will receive an invitation for an initial interview.

Requirements

Must be physically able to lift/assist children to help them control speed and balance on the indoor slopes.
Maintain high energy, patience and a positive attitude throughout the entire class period, continuously encouraging students and providing clear, constructive feedback.
Independently manage a class of young children with a wide range of abilities — keeping every student engaged and progressing without losing sight of the group.
Ensure the safety of children at all times, following Shredder's safety policies and procedures.
Represent Shredder with the utmost integrity and professionalism.
Experience working with children (ideally ages 3-10 years old).
General knowledge of skiing and/or snowboarding fundamentals and willing to learn our program curriculum.
Reliable and punctual.
Strong group management skills with the ability to build rapport with children.
Comfortable speaking with parents about their child's progress and program announcements.

Nice To Haves

Teaching, coaching, running a classroom, or summer camp experience.
Technical certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead engaging ski and snowboard lessons tailored to participants’ ages, abilities, and learning goals.
Demonstrate proper techniques for balance, turning, stopping, and safety procedures on indoor slopes.
Manage participant behavior effectively using positive reinforcement.
Assist with equipment fitting, safety gear checks, and ensuring proper use of all instructional tools.
Build relationships with Shredder families, leading welcome/closing class announcement to promote Shredder and provide coaching feedback to get parents excited for their next class.
Support the overall operation of the gym by maintaining cleanliness and organization of the teaching area.