Part-time Ski/Snowboard Instructor
About The Position
The Snowsports School at Gunstock Mountain Resort is hiring part-time instructors for the winter season. Instructors provide ski or snowboard lessons in a fun, supportive, and safe environment. Candidates should be confident and proficient across Gunstock terrain and surface conditions and bring strong communication skills and a guest-focused attitude. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. New instructors must be available for at least one consistent day per week throughout the season, plus at least five additional days during holidays or other peak-demand periods. They must also attend four preseason training days: December 5, 6, 12, and 13.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Skiers must have intermediate-to-advanced skills and be able to ski in a comfortable, open-stance parallel position on all intermediate (Blue) and less challenging, groomed expert (Black) terrain.
- Snowboarders must have intermediate-to-advanced skills and be able to ride confidently on all intermediate (Blue) terrain in variable conditions.
- New instructors must provide at least one consistent day per week of availability throughout the season and at least five additional days of availability during holidays or other peak-demand periods.
- New instructors must attend preseason training on December 5, 6, 12, and 13.
Nice To Haves
- Skiers’ ability to ski beginner bumps while maintaining rhythm and speed control.
- Snowboarders’ ability to ride more challenging terrain and bumps with carved turns.
Responsibilities
- Use PSIA and AASI teaching methodology to provide a professional learning environment and support skill development appropriate to each guest’s ability.
- Meet and greet assigned Snowsports guests promptly and professionally; ensure students are matched to an appropriate skill level and coordinate changes with supervisors or managers when needed.
- Assist students with transporting ski or snowboard equipment to learning terrain as needed, and teach proper loading and unloading procedures for chairlifts and carpet lifts.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of Snowsports School programs and general knowledge of Gunstock’s operations.
- Model safe behavior, address or report hazards, and follow the Skier’s Responsibility Code while skiing or riding at the resort.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
