Junior Instructor (High School Students)

POWDR • Nederland, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for high school students ages 15-17. Ski & Ride School Junior Instructors are friendly, welcoming, and inclusive all while providing unparalleled customer service experiences for our youngest guests. They provide our instructors with support indoors and outdoors with our children’s programs and daily youth lesson guests. Our Junior Instructors work throughout the season and ensure the best possible experience for the Eldora guest by helping with equipment prep, supervising lunch, escorting children to their class, riding chairlifts with students and assisting children with other needs. Junior Instructors work on an individual basis and as a part of the Eldora team in a support role. At Eldora we’re in this business because we believe the adventure lifestyle brings meaning and purpose to people’s lives. We have an insatiable passion for the outdoors and our community, and we don’t see the point in doing something unless it is fun. We are looking for individuals who embody this statement and want to foster an environment where Eldora is ‘the Place to Learn!!’ Join a community that has provided multiple generations of Front Range residents with their first experiences on snow. Every day, we deliver memorable experiences, enhance people’s lives, and have fun doing it.

Requirements

• Ability to ski and ride well, but we are looking for a ‘people person’ who has the desire to develop their personal skiing and/or riding skills.
• Able to work long and irregular hours including weekends and holidays.
• Must be an excellent communicator and work well with others in and outside of the SRS department.
• Must be able to obtain Junior Instructor certification from PSIA-AASI by Jan 1, 2027
• Ability to pass a background check by company standards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children or customer service preferred.
• Previous experience working with children (4-14yr olds) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must love working with kids ages 4-6 and can communicate effectively with children to build trust and have fun.
• Must be able to share your love working with children in a safe and effective manner.
• Have a desire to learn and develop personal skills by attending our free, ongoing ski & snowboard training.
• Live the Eldora culture of being welcoming and inclusive while abiding by our policies.
• Maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the Children’s Center.
• Work with the SRS team in teaching and non-teaching duties.
• Must be able to access daily schedules and company notices electronically.
• Must have empathy and patience.
• All employees are expected to support Eldora’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in our Sustainable Transportation Program. This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.

Benefits

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free RTD EcoPass
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski County resorts
• 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed