Part-time Ski/Snowboard Instructor
About The Position
The Snowsports School at Gunstock Mountain Resort has provided quality snow sports learning experiences for guests of all ages in a fun, supportive, and safe environment for 80 years! We are now accepting applications for Part-time Snowsports Instructors for the winter season. Ideal candidates are confident and proficient across more Gunstock terrain and surface conditions and bring the exceptional communications skills and guest-focused attitude that define the Gunstock experience. This position is for 16+ years of age ONLY. If you are applying as a 15-year-old, please apply through the 15-Year-Old Part Time Youth Instructor job requisition.
Requirements
- Skiers Intermediate to advanced skiing skills with ability to ski in a comfortable, open-stance parallel (hip-width stance) on all intermediate (Blue) and less challenging, groomed expert (Black) terrain.
- Snowboarders Intermediate to advanced snowboarding skills with ability to ride confidently on all intermediate (Blue) terrain in variable conditions.
- All New Instructors must be able to provide a minimum of one consistent day per week of availability throughout the season plus at least 5 days of additional availability during holidays or other peak demand periods.
- All New Instructors must attend four days of preseason training on December 5th, 6th 12th and 13th.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to ski beginner bumps, while maintaining rhythm and speed control preferred but not required.
- Ability to ride more challenging terrain and bumps with carved turns preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Using the PSIA & AASI Teaching Methodology, provide guests with a professional ski or snowboard learning environment that encourages skill development appropriate for the guests' ability level.
- Upon lesson assignment, meet and greet Snowsports guests in a timely and professional manner; ensure students are matched to appropriate skill level and work with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary.
- Assist students with transporting ski/ride equipment to learning terrain as needed; educate them on proper load/unload procedures for chairlifts and carpet lifts.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of all Snowsports programs offered by the Snowsports School, as well as general knowledge of Gunstock's overall operation.
- Continuously model safe behavior and take appropriate action to address or report hazards; follow the Skier's Responsibility Code at all times when skiing/riding at the resort.
- Meet and greet Children's Program guests
- Help students prepare for ski/ snowboard lessons
- Assist lead instructor, and in some cases, lead ski or snowboard lesson in a designated supervised area
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
