Junior Instructor Minor Friendly

Peek'n Peak•Clymer, NY

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Peek 'n Peak Resort is seeking Junior Instructors for its Snow Sports School. Junior Instructors are intermediate skiers or snowboarders in a pre-instruction training program designed to prepare them for future Snow Sports Instructor roles. They assist Snow Sports Instructors with lessons and activities for students ages 6–12, and lead lessons and activities introducing children ages 3–5 to snow sports. The role focuses on student safety, fun, and a memorable guest experience. Training includes learning PSIA/AASI and resort-standard techniques, improving personal skills, and attending required clinics. Those who complete the program requirements and evaluations and wish to continue may be invited to return the following season as instructors.

Requirements

Intermediate skiing or snowboarding technical skills.
High level of customer service, professionalism, and motivation to achieve objectives.
Ability to learn coaching and leadership skills for directing first-time skiers or snowboarders.
Stable performance in emergency situations.
Strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills to explain instructions and safety regulations and ensure compliance.
Optimum physical fitness to actively participate in and train for Snow Sports School.
Ability to ski or snowboard frequently on varied terrain and in varying conditions.
Ability to carry objects up to 50 pounds and reach, maneuver, and position oneself to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to work outdoors in winter conditions for six or more hours a day.
Availability to work weekends and holidays, and willingness to flex work hours based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Welcome guests and provide information about Snow Sports programs and pricing, resort points of interest, maps, directions, and general information.
Assist Snow Sports Instructors with classroom instruction, breaks, gearing up, lift and magic-carpet boarding, and on-snow activities for students ages 6–12.
Conduct lessons and activities for children ages 3–5, introducing them to snow sports.
Use varied teaching methods and classroom management techniques to motivate students and support their progress.
Adapt instruction to students’ different ability levels.
Work with the team to provide fun, interactive learning that meets or exceeds guest expectations.
Learn PSIA/AASI and resort-standard techniques, improve ability, and teach basic skills.
Recognize changing snow and weather conditions and understand their effect on the teaching environment.
Model professional conduct for students and staff, and maintain control of students or groups.
Promote safety, rules, regulations, and accountability; understand resort and industry safety regulations and emergency procedures.
Create positive experiences that encourage repeat business.
Apply feedback, attend mandatory training clinics, and pursue educational opportunities, including PSIA/AASI certification.
Collaborate with resort departments, including Rentals, Terrain Park, and Guest Services, to support the guest experience.
Maintain accurate availability and communicate changes while accounting for operating hours, reservations, special events, and holidays.
Use the time clock for accurate payroll processing.
Perform other duties as assigned.