Snowboard Instructor - Winter Season 26-27

Schweitzer•Sandpoint, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seasonal Welcome to Schweitzer—where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future. Part-time instructors are expected to work 2-3 days a week, and full-time instructors are expected to work 4-6 days a week.

Requirements

PSIA Certifications preferred
Employee must be capable of skiing or snowboarding in all types of terrain in varying and sometimes hazardous snow and weather conditions at an intermediate level.
Must be capable of standing for long periods of time, in ski/ride equipment.
Must be capable of frequently or constantly balancing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, handling and twisting.
May require out of ordinary skiing or snowboarding movements in order to assist children on the mountain.
Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 75lbs.
Excellent and professional verbal communication skills are necessary
Ability to work in a team environment with a growth mindset and desire to collaborate, communicate and encourage.
Willingness to continue personal development in the realms of people skills, teaching skills and technical skills
Current and in working condition ski and/or snowboard equipment.
Ski bindings required to be tested by our repair shop.
Helmets are required and can be provided at no cost.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with Children preferred.
Previous experience as a ski/ride instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach beginner snowboard lessons, primarily to children ages 4–17
Provide safe, engaging lessons tailored to guest ability levels
Create a supportive learning environment focused on confidence and progression
Assess student abilities and provide constructive feedback
Follow all safety protocols and mountain policies
Attend required training and professional development opportunities
Assist with snow shoveling, learning area setup/teardown, lesson records, incident reports, and other assigned duties
Shovel snow
Learning area set-up/tear-down
Complete lesson records, incident reports and other required documentation in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned