Mountain Sports Instructor

KILLINGTON PICO SKI RESORT PARTNERS LLC • Killington, VT

9d • $19 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Share your passion for skiing/riding and the mountain environment with others. The Killington Mountain Sports and Pico Snow Sports Schools have positions open at all levels. We are looking for instructors to join our team! We have full-time and part-time instructor candidates with or without previous experience. Join us as we inspire the next generation of snow sports enthusiasts.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be able to ski/ride at an intermediate level or above
• Must be willing to work with all ages including children ages 4 and up
• Ability to ski/snowboard, demonstrating maneuvers to students throughout the duration of a lesson for up to 6.5 hours per day required
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Passion for sharing the mountain experience
• Strong communication as well as interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children is preferred but not required
• Outdoor related experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Work together with Mountains Sports supervisors and team leads to organize classes and students according to individual student goals and abilities
• Teach and demonstrate skiing/riding to classes of all abilities in a safe environment using a variety of teaching and ski/ride techniques
• Demonstrate specific skiing/riding maneuvers, including loading and unloading lifts
• Provide exceptional guest service while maintaining safety as a priority at all times
• Work collaboratively with fellow staff and independently with groups or individual students
• Work in a variety of support roles and be willing to perform duties occasionally in other departments, such as rentals or lifts, as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Seasonal position eligible for a season pass for employee/dependents and privileges at several other resorts.
• Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed