Snow Sports Instructor (Seasonal)

Crystal Mountain•Thompsonville, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Snow Sports Instructors provide the highest level of ski and snowboard instruction to guests of Crystal Mountain. They are responsible for creating a fun, safe, and enjoyable learning experience for guests while exploring appropriate terrain. Instructors are expected to encourage student enthusiasm for skiing/riding and foster group dynamics suitable for the students' age and skill level. They must also evaluate student accomplishments, interact courteously with guests, and uphold safety practices, including The Responsibility Code.

Requirements

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
PSIA/ AASI certified or equivalent.
Dependable and meets goals.
Exemplifies professional conduct and adherence to company Core Values.
High School diploma or equivalent
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Able to work any shift, weekends and holidays as schedule and weather dictates.
Evenings, weekends and holidays are a regular part of the schedule.
Must have excellent attendance and conduct record for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Non-smoking candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide guests with a fun, safe, enjoyable and memorable learning experience while exploring appropriate terrain on Crystal Mountain.
Create a fun environment that is conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
Encourage student enthusiasm for skiing / riding, the learning process, and the further development of good skiing / riding skills.
Develop and foster group dynamics appropriate for the age, skill, and makeup of the students in the class.
Evaluate the accomplishments of students on a daily basis by using the appropriate and available methods developed for each Ski and Snowboard School program.
Interact with guests in a courteous, professional manner.
Maintain positive relations with students, parents, visitors, and the general public.
Instruct all students on The Responsibility Code and ensure all safety practices are taught and adhered to.
Provide superior service to our guests, both internal and external.
Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, respect, and professionalism.
Attend all required training, safety and other meetings, required both by the department and company.
Demonstrate a commitment to improving personal skiing / riding and teaching abilities through attendance of supplementary training.
Conduct lessons according to the standards set out Crystal Mountain Snow Sports programs.
Be knowledgeable of the programs Crystal Mountain offers.
Ensure students’ equipment is adequate and comfortable.
Know the safety procedures for missing or injured students and guests.
Other duties as assigned.