SV - Instructor
About The Position
If you love spending time on the snow, enjoy working with others and want to improve your skiing/snowboarding skills, become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor! Swiss Valley has a great Snow Sports School, with a wide range of dynamic instructors who are friendly, welcoming, and passionate about sharing their excitement for winter sports. Our instructors teach both group and individual lessons for guests of all ability levels (beginners-experts), from age 4 and up. Ski and Snowboard Instructors strive to provide a positive learning atmosphere for guests, using training resources developed by the Professional Ski Instructors of America – American Association of Snowboard Instructors. The Swiss Valley staff works as a team, so you may also assist other departments as needed.
Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 14 years old by date of application.
- No prior instructing experience is required.
- Instructors must own their own skis or snowboard.
- New instructors need to be comfortable skiers and riders in the novice/intermediate zone.
- Completion of paid on-snow training after being hired is required.
- All employees age 18+ will complete a background check upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Teaching: Teach students of all ages and abilities how to ski/snowboard, using techniques and safety information.
- Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service to ensure that guests enjoy their experience.
- Safety: Prioritize safety and promote the skier/rider responsibility code.
- Problem Solve: Solve problems effectively, especially in unexpected weather and/or snow conditions.
- Communication: Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and supervisors.
- Professionalism: Behave professionally and maintain a positive attitude.
- Continuing Education: Attend trainings throughout the season to further develop technical, people, and teaching skills.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
