Mountain Sports Team Lead

KILLINGTON PICO SKI RESORT • Killington, VT

3d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Team Leader supports, mentors, and supervises instructors across Mountain Sports group lessons. This role assists with daily operations, guest service, on-hill supervision, and training efforts to ensure exceptional lesson delivery and instructor support.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience as a snow sports instructor or team leader, preferably within group or seasonal programs
• Must be at least 18 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 7 hours per day required
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Passion for sharing the mountain experience
• Strong communication as well as interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• PSIA/AASI Level 1 certification or higher preferred
• Experience working with children is preferred but not required
• Outdoor related experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide functional and administrative supervision of up to 30 full-time, part-time, and on-call instructors
• Coordinate and support daily operations for group lessons
• Assist with the organization and launch of program groups including weekends, holidays, and peak periods
• Assign instructors based on certifications, experience, and student needs
• Support lesson check-in, registration, and guest flow for accurate student placement
• Observe on-hill instruction and provide real-time feedback and mentorship to instructors
• Maintain effective communication between instructors, supervisors, and guests
• Assist with instructor training, including teaching strategies, classroom management, and technical clinics
• Serve as a guest service liaison, communicating participant progress and addressing concerns
• Monitor lesson terrain and communicate grooming, signage, or safety needs
• Collaborate with MSS leadership on scheduling, staffing, and payroll logistics
• Perform other duties 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed