Ski Instructor- Seasonal: November 20, 2026- April 5, 2027

Mohonk Mountain House•New Paltz, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal position from November 20, 2026, to April 5, 2027. The Ski Instructor will assist the Ski Manager with meeting operational goals, general ski shop procedures, and skiing and snowshoeing safety measures. A primary responsibility is to teach the sport of cross-country skiing in a safe and effective manner, while also promoting the unique cross-country skiing and snowshoeing experience offered by Mohonk Mountain House. The role involves maintaining a safe and pleasant ski environment, organizing and communicating guest needs and event information, managing ski lesson reservations, and handling daily office procedures. The instructor will also be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the rental system for skiing and snowshoeing equipment, performing minor equipment maintenance, and making trail recommendations to guests. Additional duties include inspecting trail conditions, assisting with snow removal, selling merchandise, refilling gas cans, performing daily cleaning, and handling various operational tasks. The role requires a flexible and adaptable individual who can work in a dynamic environment, handle pressure calmly, and inspect work for quality. Physical demands include reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, twisting, walking, sitting, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The ability to walk up to 5 miles per day, reach up to 8 feet, and possess good vision and hearing is necessary. Communication skills include speaking clearly in front of groups, using a two-way radio, performing basic math and cash handling, and speaking, reading, and writing English.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
Possess competent skills of cross-country skiing.
Outgoing and friendly personality.
Trustworthy, dependable and honest.
Work flexible or changing days and hours.
Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
Safely operate a snow blower.
Work weekends and holidays when needed.
Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
Lift up to 50 pounds from ground level to waist level and carry a distance of up to 200 feet with/ without assistance.
Walk up to 5 miles per day.
Reach areas as high as 8 feet from a standing position with use of a step ladder.
See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Ski Manager with meeting specific operational goals, general ski shop procedures, and skiing and snowshoeing safety measures.
Teach the sport of cross-country skiing in a safe and effective manner.
Maintain a safe and pleasant ski environment for guests.
Promote Mohonk Mountain House’s unique cross-country skiing and snowshoeing experience while interacting with guests.
Properly teach in a safe manner the various techniques of cross-country skiing outside in cold winter conditions.
Ski up to six miles per day.
Organize and communicate to Ski Manager all information relating to guest needs and potential skiing and snowshoeing events, conditions, problems, or concerns.
Record and coordinate all ski lesson reservations.
Responsible for all daily office procedures such as answering the phone, filling out conditions reports, assumption of risk forms, rental equipment sheets, utilizing voice-mail system, etc.
Maintain a clean and orderly appearance in the Ski Shop at all times.
Organize and maintain a useable rental system for the rental of skiing and snowshoeing equipment.
Interact cordially and professionally with all guests and co-workers.
Communicate clearly and effectively with the ski, skate and activities staff and all other Mohonk Mountain House service staff.
Perform minor equipment maintenance to cross country ski rental and snowshoe rental equipment such as binding installation, pole repairs, and snowshoe rivet and decking repairs.
Make ski and snowshoe trail recommendations to guests with safety and skier ability being the primary determining factors of each recommendation.
Inspect trail conditions and make recommendations for usage and maintenance.
Assist with snow maintenance removal of front and rear entrances of the Ski Shop and snow removal on the Boat Dock.
Sell merchandise in the Ski Shop.
Refill gas cans as needed for snowmobiles.
Perform daily cleaning protocols.
Handle change, adversity, and pressure situations in a calm and levelheaded manner.
Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
Carry a two-way portable radio and earpiece to communicate and provide immediate response to emergency situations.
Speak clearly and in front of groups of people up to 15 people.
Performs basic mathematic calculations and cash handling skills.
Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees.
Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.