Kids Mountain Sports School Instructor - Entry & Certified

Palisade Ttahoe • Olympic Valley, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Palisades Tahoe is looking for Kids Ski Instructors of all experience levels to provide safe, enjoyable, and effective group ski lessons for kids while delivering exceptional guest service. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. The base hourly pay range is $21.00 - $38.81 per hour. This role involves instructing children aged 3-13 in skiing and/or snowboarding, and may also include instructing adults. The position requires maintaining a safe, fun, and learning environment, clarifying customer expectations, and participating in teaching clinics to stay current with methods and techniques. Additionally, the role involves assisting with the setup/teardown of the beginner area, light cleaning of the Children's Center, and fitting children with ski equipment in the rental shop.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and safety awareness.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Neat and clean appearance as per grooming standards.
• Punctuality and ability to work well in a team.
• Must be capable of walking or standing 50 % or more of a normal 8 hour work shift.
• Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Must capable of occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and balancing, able to climb ladders and shovel snow.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.
• A Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• PSIA or AASI certifications.
• Children’s Accreditation.
• Experience teaching sports to children aged 3-13.
• Background in recreation, education, or child development.
• Customer service experience in a resort setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional guest service while maintaining an environment of safety, fun, and learning.
• Instructs and educates guest ages 3-13 in skiing and/or snowboarding in group or private lessons.
• May also instruct adults.
• Clarify customer’s expectations and goals at the beginning of each lesson.
• Participates in skiing/Snowboarding clinics to keep current with the most modern and efficient teaching methods and techniques.
• Helps with set up/tear down of beginner area as well as light cleaning of Children’s Center.
• Assists in the rental shop by fitting children with ski equipment.

Benefits

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free and discounted lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED