Ski Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Experience working with children
• Experience skiing or snowboarding
• A guest service mindset with an outgoing, friendly attitude
• A fun, dynamic, energetic, and positive personality
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with children, guests, and coworkers
• Strong understanding of safe practices and ethical behavior
• Ability to stay calm, composed, and professional in a fast-paced or high-pressure environment
• Comfortable working outdoors in inclement weather for extended periods of time
• Physically able to ski/snowboard and perform outdoor work for extended periods
• Ability to assist with shoveling and other storm recovery projects
• Honest, dependable, and committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity
• Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and company values
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Able to pass a background check
• Availability to work weekends and holidays is required

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional guest service at all times
• Teach basic, beginner-level ski and snowboard lessons to children ages 8 and younger
• Create a safe, fun, and positive learning environment for young guests
• Teach proper equipment use and basic skiing and snowboarding techniques
• Adjust instruction and communication to meet the needs of young learners
• Act as a Zone Coach in the Planet Kids tubing hills and Woodward Zone when not teaching lessons
• Assist children as needed and actively monitor designated areas
• Enforce established safety rules and procedures
• Report safety concerns, guest issues, or operational concerns to a supervisor or manager
• Support resort operations and assist with storm recovery and shoveling projects as needed
• Help ensure Planet Kids and surrounding areas are clean, safe, and guest-ready
• Follow established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Work collaboratively with other departments to support daily resort operations

Benefits

• Starting pay: $21/hour
• Health insurance options for ALL employees
• Free season pass to Boreal, Soda Springs, and all POWDR resorts
• Full access to the Bunker—Woodward Tahoe’s indoor training facility with trampolines, foam pits, skateparks, and more
• Discounts on food, retail, and gear
• Discounts for friends and family
• Work in a fun, supportive, mountain-town environment
• Career advancement opportunities across the Woodward and POWDR network