New Ski & Ride School Instructor 26/27

Sugarbush Mountain Resort•Warren, VT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. The Sugarbush Ski and Ride School is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team for the winter season. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside top-notch educators in a unique community, with potential for personal and professional growth. The position is available for full and part-time availability, with a minimum requirement of 20 days for the winter season. The starting pay is $18 per hour, with potential increases based on completed instructing certifications.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must be intermediate skier/snowboarder, parallel or linking turns on groomed blue terrain.
Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring and/or previous ski or snowboard instructor experience.
Experience working with children.
Available to work holidays and weekends – calendar and scheduling requirements for new & returning staff.
Successfully complete mandatory on snow training.
Must be able to stand and walk on snow for extended periods of time.
Must be able to bend, squat and lift 50 lbs.
Must have good guest service skills and work well in a team.
Ability to work in inclement weather in a mountain environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Spanish language is a plus.
PSIA/AASI Level I, Level II or Level III Certification is preferred.
USSA Certifications preferred.
Prior ski racing, freestyle background is a plus.
Considerations give to uncertified candidates with good skiing/riding skills, good communications skills, and enthusiasm for the sport with a passion for passing that on to others.

Responsibilities

Uphold the highest levels of safety on varied terrain in a mountain environment, with unpredictable winter weather conditions in a fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment.
Arrive to work on time prepared for all duties.
Attend morning meetings.
Supervise and assist the children in your class at all times including during lunch and snack times.
Clearly and accurately instruct assigned levels, physically and verbally, per the progressions in our Instructor Guide.
Provide a safe and fun learning environment through exceptional class handling and creativity.
Assist lift attendants to properly load and unload children on the chairlift, lifting children by the vest (if applicable) in accordance with our Kids on Lifts policy.
Assist in operational responsibilities of children’s programs including registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting source, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities.
Communicate child’s lesson content and progress of the lesson with the identified guardian.
Ensure the return of children to their identified guardians.
Uphold Company guidelines and the Vermont Skier Safety Act rules and regulations.