2026 Skiing & Snowboard Instructor

Berkshire East Ski Resort•Charlemont, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Teach snow sports including skiing and/or snowboarding to groups or individuals of all ages and abilities in a fun learning environment, through excellent class management, people skills, teaching skills, technical skills with proper demonstrations and creativity.

Requirements

Intermediate to advanced skiing/snowboarding ability required.
Effective teaching skills working with children and adults.
Act as a role model; motivating and positively influencing students.
Be able to maintain a positive and professional attitude.
Must be adaptable and willing to learn and improve personal skills.
Display mature judgment skills in making decisions.
PSIA /AASI certification or equivalent experience preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Basic proficiency with email and internet websites.
Frequent verbal and written communication.
Good physical condition including flexibility, strength, and endurance.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs. in awkward positions on steep and slippery surfaces.
Must be mentally attentive and focused at all times.
Must be able to adapt to climate and work in extreme weather conditions.
Must be able to teach for multiple hours in a row without a break.
Frequent evening shifts for school programs and family nights.
Frequent weekend and holiday shifts.
Must be available for "Peak Holiday Periods" including Christmas Week, MLK Weekend and Presidents Week.
Applicants must be at least age 16.
Jr Instructor applicants must be 14.
Cori / ProScreen background check required prior to being hired.
New hires must complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC), which includes at home work as well as on snow assessments.
Job offers are made after ITC.
ITC is a hybrid hiring clinic and tryout.
Attendance of ski or snowboard clinics required for all instructors.

Responsibilities

Provide clear direction and on-hill instruction to snow sport students.
Teach proper technique appropriate to the ability level of each student.
Instruct group and private lessons of varying ability and age levels.
Maintain personal gear in a safe, functional and attractive condition.
Access skill and ability levels and organize groups efficiently.
Follow the Responsibility Code and reduce risk for guests on varied terrain in winter weather.
Promote safety, emphasizing skier responsibility code as top priority.
Verify students have proper safety equipment and properly functioning gear.
Confirm that guests have purchased a lift ticket before lessons begin.
Evaluate and oversee the development of each student's skills.
Develop strategies enabling students to reach their individual goals.
Supervise children at all times in class.
Provide instruction in a professional and effective manner.
Connect and communicate with parents and/or chaperones.
Inspect and monitor trail conditions to reduce risk for lessons.
Report unsafe ski hazards to appropriate departments as needed.
Assist students in the loading and unloading of chair lifts & surface lifts.
Wear a clean and tidy uniform while working.
Prepare all required records and/or reports for all lessons taught.
Attend mandatory staff training and abide by the BE Staff Handbook.
Continually learn and update teaching, technical and skiing/snowboarding skills based on PSIA/AASI standards.
Maintain attendance and punctuality.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Snow Sports Directors and Managers.