Full-time Ski/Snowboard Instructor
About The Position
The Snowsports School at Gunstock Mountain Resort is accepting rehire applications for full-time Snowsports Instructors for the winter season. Instructors work five days and approximately 30–35 hours per week, providing ski or snowboard lessons in a fun, supportive, and safe environment. Ideal candidates are confident and proficient across Gunstock terrain and surface conditions and have strong communication skills and a guest-focused attitude. Instructors use PSIA and AASI teaching methodology to provide professional learning experiences suited to guests’ ability levels. They meet students promptly and professionally, help match them to appropriate skill levels, support safe equipment and lift use, maintain knowledge of Snowsports School programs and resort operations, model safe behavior, and assist with administrative tasks.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Skiers must have intermediate to advanced skiing skills and be able to ski in a comfortable, open-stance parallel (hip-width stance) on all intermediate (Blue) and less challenging, groomed expert (Black) terrain.
- Snowboarders must have intermediate to advanced snowboarding skills and be able to ride confidently on all intermediate (Blue) terrain in variable conditions.
- New full-time instructors must have a flexible weekly schedule; work days are determined by business need.
- New instructors must attend four days of 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 ski or snowboard learning environment that encourages skill development appropriate to each guest’s ability level.
- Meet and greet Snowsports guests promptly and professionally upon lesson assignment.
- Ensure students are matched to an appropriate skill level and work with supervisors or managers to make changes when necessary.
- Assist students with transporting ski or snowboard equipment to learning terrain as needed.
- Educate students on proper loading and unloading procedures for chairlifts and carpet lifts.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of Snowsports School programs and general knowledge of Gunstock’s overall operation.
- Model safe behavior, address or report hazards, and follow the Skier’s Responsibility Code when skiing or riding at the resort.
- Assist with administrative and other tasks that support the smooth functioning of the Snowsports School.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
