2025 -26 Ski & Snowboard Instructor
About The Position
Instructors will provide quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals in a safe and fun manner while adhering to "Your Responsibility Code," upholding the highest levels of guest safety and service on varied terrain in demanding winter weather. Clearly and accurately instruct multiple levels of skiing/snowboarding to students with varying skill levels, and ages, utilizing various styles instruction. Ensure that students are matched to appropriate skill level groups and work with supervisors to make changes as appropriate. Provide a safe and fun learning environment through exceptional teaching methods, group handling and creativity. Assist in operational responsibilities of Ski & Ride programs including but not limited to registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting sources, lesson meeting place, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities. Attend required meetings. Be able to d iscuss the lesson content and evaluate the progress of the guest, and communicate with the guest's parent/guardian when appropriate. Ability to make sound decisions based on weather conditions, terrain, temperatures and other factors. Achieve and maintain a high level of guest service skills and experience. Achieve and maintain knowledge and awareness of the environment. Assist guests with transportation of equipment when appropriate. Assist guests with loading and unloading from uphill transportation. Communicate instructions and help guests to their feet during a lesson when appropriate. Arrive to work on time and prepared for all assigned duties. Work cooperatively with staff and other departments to create safety and security along with a positive experience for the guests. Supervise children in class at all times; assist at lunch & snack times; assist with safe return of children to identified guardian. Must adhere to Catamount's employment policies. Maintain an even and pleasant temperament when dealing with all Catamount guests regardless of their age. Attend minimum required training sessions throughout the winter season. Must possess and maintain contemporary equipment, including a Snow Sports specific helmet.
Requirements
- High school diploma preferred
- Intermediate or above skier/snowboarder (comfortable skiing on blue trails)
- Possess excellent communication skills/able to communicate effectively to groups and individuals as assigned
- Must work well in a team
- Must be at least 14 years of age prior to start of Season and pass a criminal background check CORI
- Must be able and willing to work long and irregular hours including weekends and holidays
Nice To Haves
- Previous ski/snowboard instruction experience preferred
- PSIA/AASI/USSA certification preferred
- Prior experience working with children & school groups preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals in a safe and fun manner
- Clearly and accurately instruct multiple levels of skiing/snowboarding to students with varying skill levels, and ages
- Ensure that students are matched to appropriate skill level groups
- Provide a safe and fun learning environment through exceptional teaching methods, group handling and creativity
- Assist in operational responsibilities of Ski & Ride programs
- Discuss the lesson content and evaluate the progress of the guest
- Make sound decisions based on weather conditions, terrain, temperatures and other factors
- Achieve and maintain a high level of guest service skills and experience
- Assist guests with transportation of equipment when appropriate
- Assist guests with loading and unloading from uphill transportation
- Communicate instructions and help guests to their feet during a lesson when appropriate
- Arrive to work on time and prepared for all assigned duties
- Work cooperatively with staff and other departments
- Supervise children in class at all times; assist at lunch & snack times; assist with safe return of children to identified guardian
- Maintain an even and pleasant temperament when dealing with all Catamount guests regardless of their age
- Attend minimum required training sessions throughout the winter season
- Possess and maintain contemporary equipment, including a Snow Sports specific helmet
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
