Ski Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be able to maintain the physical requirements of the job.
• Proven record of dependability.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation.
• Demonstrate the organization’s values, including accountability, productivity, acceptance, communication, hospitality, and enthusiasm.
• Work collaboratively with team members and treat others respectfully.
• Ability or willingness to be trained to teach skiing and/or snowboarding.

Nice To Haves

• Mescalero Apache Tribal preference.
• Bicultural experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach skiing and/or snowboarding according to PSIA/AASI doctrine as modified by the Ski School Manager.
• Teach classes of all ages, sizes, and ability levels with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Provide guests with information about school products, services, directions, and the ski area.
• Maintain a punctual schedule and meet attendance policy requirements; notify the supervisor of anticipated absences as far in advance as possible.
• Use teaching methods that identify and facilitate students’ needs.
• Attend clinics to satisfy required training hours and work to improve personal skiing or riding skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of skiing and riding safety verbally and through actions.
• Respond promptly, professionally, and courteously to guest comments and complaints, and take ownership of guest problems until resolved.
• Communicate information needed by guests and colleagues, including shift handoffs, and report guest feedback and resort grounds or equipment issues to a supervisor or manager.
• Work collaboratively, support team and resort success, help resolve conflicts, and share ideas to improve performance and guest satisfaction.
• Protect resort property and help keep areas, equipment, and furnishings neat, clean, and in good repair.
• Meet appearance standards and professionally support the resort’s reputation and image.