Sugarloaf Ski and Snowboard Instructors

Boyne Resorts • Carrabassett Valley, ME

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Sugarloaf is looking for enthusiastic and outgoing people to join our team as full-time and part-time Seasonal Program and Daily Lesson Instructors this winter season. The role of a Ski/Snowboard Instructor is to teach guests how to ski or ride and to enjoy the mountain environment. All instructors must be willing to work with all ages and abilities, especially children and beginners. It is not necessary to be an excellent skier or rider, but a love of the sport and the desire to continually improve regardless of current ability is important. The starting wage for this role is $17/hr with the opportunity for increases based upon performance and successful completion of PSIA trainings. If you enjoy sharing your passion for outdoor pursuits and working with a fun and supportive group, this is the job for you. Come join our team!

Requirements

• A vibrant and enthusiastic approach to guest service that reflects a genuine love for the outdoors is essential.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays, as these are our busiest times.

Nice To Haves

• Certified status preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable setting up and maintaining an environment conducive to safety, fun, and learning.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with guests, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Must be reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it
• Must be able to work outside in extreme and quickly changing winter mountain conditions
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment
• Must be able to maintain a great guest service attitude while working with beginner students on green (beginner) terrain as well as all other students throughout the season

Benefits

• Free lift pass for skiing and/or riding
• Discounts at resort F&B and retail locations
• Discounted ski/snowboard lessons and rentals
• Access to Nordic trails and discounted equipment rentals at our Outdoor Center location
• Discounted passes at other Boyne and partner resorts

What This Job Offers

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