Ski Instructor

Peek'n Peak•Clymer, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Peek 'n Peak Resort’s Snow Sports Instructors provide on-snow education to guests of all ages and experience levels, with an emphasis on fun and safety. Instructors welcome guests, explain Snow Sports programs, and deliver engaging lessons tailored to each student’s abilities, needs, and goals. They work with other resort departments and support special events to help provide a positive guest experience.

Requirements

Must demonstrate strong customer service, professionalism, and motivation to achieve predetermined objectives.
Proven coaching and leadership abilities to direct diverse groups of skiers or snowboarders at all levels.
Ability to perform stably in emergency situations.
Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills to explain instructions and safety regulations and ensure compliance.
Skiing or snowboarding technical skills required.
New instructors must successfully complete a mandatory on-snow training session conducted by the Snow Sports Operations Manager and Snow Sports Supervisory Team.
Optimum physical fitness to actively participate in and train for Snow Sports School duties.
Ability to frequently ski or snowboard on terrain in varying conditions and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to reach, maneuver, and position oneself to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to move around the Resort and perform most duties outdoors, often in inclement weather for extended periods.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and willingness to flex work hours based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as an instructor in a resort environment is preferred.
PSIA/AASI certification or pursuit of certification.

Responsibilities

Welcome guests and serve as a Resort ambassador by answering questions about Snow Sports programs and pricing, describing points of interest, and providing maps, directions, and general information.
Provide high-level instruction and memorable experiences for resort guests.
Work with the team to provide fun, interactive learning that exceeds guest goals and expectations.
Participate in lesson lineups for daily groups, children's sessions, and private lessons.
Demonstrate techniques and PSAI/AASI/Resort standards to teach basic skills or improve ability levels.
Assess students’ riding skills, physical fitness, ability to cope with outdoor conditions and heights, and desire to learn.
Select appropriate terrain and lesson plans, tailoring lessons to student assessments, goals, and special needs.
Recognize changing snow and weather conditions and understand their effects on the teaching environment.
Maintain a professional attitude and class control while teaching.
Promote safety, rules, regulations, and accountability; apply Resort and industry safety regulations and emergency procedures.
Conclude lessons by thanking guests and recommending appropriate terrain for continued practice.
Encourage repeat business by creating enthusiastic skiers and snowboarders.
Apply feedback, attend training clinics, and pursue educational opportunities, including PSAI/AASI certification.
Collaborate with departments including Rentals, Terrain Park, and Guest Services.
Assist with special events, including Ski Swap, NASTAR Race programs, and Freestyle Ski/Snowboard Camps.
Maintain accurate availability and communicate changes while considering operating hours, reservations, special events, and holidays.
Use the time clock and track daily lessons for accurate payroll processing.
Perform other duties as assigned.