Alpine Ski / Snowboard Instructor (Whitefish Mountain Resort)

Winter Sports InC•Whitefish, MT

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Teach ski and/or snowboard lessons to guests, focusing on students' goals while emphasizing safety, fun, and learning. The administrative offices and instructor locker area are located on the second floor of the Skier Services building, near the Base Lodge. Much of the work is conducted in the lesson Meeting Area slope-side of the Base Lodge, beginner lifts and terrain in the surrounding area, and all mountain slopes and terrain.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of high school education
Must be able to ski or snowboard at an intermediate or above level
Great customer service skills, ability to communicate well, and good adaptability required
Must be available for work during the Christmas/New Year’s week, the week surrounding President’s Day, and consistent days of the week throughout the local Program season (early January – mid-March)
Acceptable information regarding criminal history background (Post offer – Pre hire)

Nice To Haves

Previous ski industry or teaching experience preferred
Level I or above certification through PSIA/AASI or equivalent organization preferred; expected to obtain within the first season if instructor does not have certification upon hiring
Knowledge of Whitefish Mountain Resort, Big Mountain, and Flathead Valley preferred
Participation in optional clinics preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively instruct large groups (9+ students)
Demonstrate the Ski & Snowboard School’s teaching progression, skiing or snowboarding model, and PSIA/AASI concepts
Maintain group return and private request rates, and teach ability levels indicative of instructor’s group placement
Experienced instructors assist with supervising school groups
Group 2 & 3 instructors assist as needed with supervising line-up, breakups, and programs
Group 3 instructors assist with and provide training clinics to their peers in the primary discipline
Practice skier responsibility and risk management in teaching and skiing
Know details of ski and ride school offerings and pricing, and general Resort information
Diligently and accurately complete daily timecards
Coordinate scheduling with the supervisor; ready for any work assignments when scheduled to work; follow direction of supervisors
Perform extra assigned duties: marketing, meeting groups, tours, help out at the sales desk, and other miscellaneous functions relating to the ski school or other departments
Participate in required early season training annually; additional training may be required by your supervisor(s); participation in optional clinics preferred
Attend periodic staff meetings when scheduled
Encouraged to cross-over and be trained to instruct other disciplines
Have a positive attitude and enthusiasm for their work and Whitefish Mountain Resort
Provide consistent professional and courteous treatment of customers, staff, and fellow employees; maintain a positive working relationship with instructors and other departments
Maintain a professional and neat appearance
Work within the framework of company and department policies and procedures and be supportive of the same to co-workers and guests
Meet or exceed all criteria outlined in the Instructor Manual & WSI Employee Handbook
Check-in: greeting and connecting well with families, collecting information, answering questions
Managing lesson assignments with staff scheduled by a Supervisor
Overseeing the grouping of kids (ages 3-6) by ability and age; connecting instructors and students
Keeping track of each child’s details (full vs half day, lunch, their instructor, other notes)