Ski / Snowboard Instructor, FT - Winter 26/27
Alterra•Enumclaw, WA
•$20 - $41•Onsite
About The Position
As a Ski/Snowboard Instructor, you will play an important role in growing participation in skiing and snowboarding and enhancing the skiing and riding experiences of our guests. Instructors will teach lessons to students of all ages and abilities with the safety and welfare of the students being of primary importance. We are looking for new and experienced instructors who have a desire to deliver exceptional guest service, share their passion for snow sports, support our school culture and objectives, and are eager to develop their teaching and skiing/riding skills through ongoing professional development training.
Requirements
- Willingness and ability to work with children and adults.
- Must have strong customer service skills.
- Able to take direction and work well in a team environment.
- Intermediate skiing or riding ability with a strong desire to learn and be trained.
- Available to work 15 days or more per season and attend required orientation & training dates.
- Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Auditory and visual acuity to communicate with computers, phones, and/or mobile devices.
- Ability to work for extended periods of time on your skis or snowboard standing, sliding, bending, and/or reaching.
- Able to spend long periods outside in varying weather conditions (Minimum 2 hours).
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with 4- to 12-year-old children in educational settings is preferred.
- Any previous teaching, coaching or mentoring experience is preferred.
- Seek continuing educational opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, engaging instruction experiences in private & group settings to guests of all ages & ability levels with an emphasis on the safety and welfare of the guests.
- Attendance and completion of required HR training and orientation, plus required Ski & Ride School on-snow and online training.
- Adhere to all Crystal Mountain safety policies.
- Be a positive and professional ambassador of Crystal Mountain and the Ski & Ride School.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with guests, coworkers, and management.
- Attendance at designated meeting times on scheduled workdays.
- Assist supervisors with the lesson grouping process, learning area setup/teardown, lesson records, and incident reports as assigned.
- Seek professional development through Crystal Mountain training and/or external PSIA-AASI opportunities.
- Care, safekeeping and return of company-owned uniform.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free Alterra season pass (unlimited, direct to lift at all Alterra resorts) + Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents 25 & under
- 50% off window ticket price at IKON partner resorts
- Free access to Alterra Mountain destinations during time off
- Free ski-referral letters for employees to use at other mountain resorts during time off
- Free friends & family day-ski vouchers (Periodic allotment)
- Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Lessons
- Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals
- Discounts on Gear Tune-Ups
- Discounts on Food & Beverage
- Discounts at Crystal Mountain Retail shops
- Free Crystal branded swag
- Pro deals on gear with 100s of brands
- Discount Marketplace Deals on accessories, auto, electronics, entertainment, fitness, food, home, pet supplies, travel, and more
- Employee-only Night Skiing events
- Employee Housing Available for eligible positions
- Accrued paid time off for eligible positions
- Group health insurance for eligible positions
- 401K benefit and generous match with immediate vesting for all staff members over 18
- Opportunities for growth, advancement, and year-round employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
