Ski or Snowboard Instructor: Ages 4-6 Specialist

POWDR • Nederland, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ski & Ride School 4-6 Specialist Instructors are experts at keeping things light and focusing on fun in a creative and friendly way all while providing unparalleled learning and customer service experiences for our youngest guests. They instill trust and a love for having fun in our alpine environment while guiding the next generation of skiers/riders to discover the joys of winter sports. Our 4-6 Specialist instructors work throughout the season and ensure the best possible experience for the Eldora guest, working on an individual basis and as a part of the Eldora team. Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors. Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

Requirements

• Ability to ski and ride well, but we are looking for someone who loves working with small children and who has the desire to develop their personal skiing and/or riding skills.
• Must be an excellent communicator and work well with others in and outside of the SRS department.
• Must have empathy and patience.
• High School degree or equivalent
• Ability to pass a background check by company standards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children or customer service preferred.
• Previous experience working with children (4-14yr olds) preferred, not required.
• PSIA-AASI certifications preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Must love working with kids ages 4-6 and can communicate effectively with children and parents to build long lasting relationships with the entire family.
• Must be able to share your love for skiing/riding in a way that 4-6 year olds can relate to in a safe and effective manner.
• Teach skiing or snowboarding with a keen focus on the welfare of the students.
• Have a desire to learn and develop personal skills by attending our free, ongoing ski & snowboard training.
• Has an entrepreneurial mindset and sees an opportunity to build their brand through Eldora’s client base and SRS products.
• Live the Eldora culture of being welcoming and inclusive while abiding by our policies.
• Work with the SRS team in teaching and non-teaching duties.
• Must be able to access daily schedules and company notices electronically.
• All employees are expected to support Eldora’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in our Sustainable Transportation Program. This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days.
• Able to work long and irregular hours including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.

Benefits

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free RTD EcoPass
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski County resorts
• 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country)
• Seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED