Ski & Ride School Instructor

Summary of Job Purpose

Ski & Ride School Instructors provide exceptional guest service while working with our guests to advance their technical skills along with their enjoyment of the skiing and snowboarding while maintaining a safe learning environment. Instructors need to have the ability to teach various age groups including children, teens and adults. Instructors must also have a willingness and desire to improve their own technical and teaching skills to better serve our guests. Instructors must be punctual clocking in/out and show up on time for all scheduled lineups. Instructors must be flexible to adhere to constantly changing schedules and lesson assignments.  Instructors will maintain a professional appearance while following uniform guidelines. Instructors must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have ski / ride ability suitable to the level of lesson they can teach. 

Instructors must possess the knowledge and ability to teach both adults and children at the beginner levels. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and the qualifications for the position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in the position might be asked to perform or of all the qualifications that may be required now or in the future. We will not ask you to perform a task that is inherently unsafe or that you are not adequately trained to perform. When we do ask for your assistance with any job, we expect an enthusiastic and cooperative response. 

Demonstrate an on-going commitment to delivering excellent customer service. This involves interacting with guests in a courteous manner and being able to answer questions professionally. 

Daily meetings and class assignments with supervisors at line-up. Instructors with certification and seniority will be given priority in class assignments.   

Assist in organizing lessons under the direction of your supervisor. 

Teach Ski/Snowboard lessons through logical progressions of skills, to the ability of the student(s). 

Demonstrate and clearly explain all tasks required for the lesson.  Use alternate skills demonstrations and explanations as necessary to keep all students progressing. 

Work with the supervisors to create appropriate splits in classes to better meet students’ learning needs. 

Maintain safety of all students at all times.  Teach all appropriate safety guidelines and follow PSIA/AASI progressions for the appropriate level of your students. 

Clinics will be offered to improve skiing/riding, teaching, movement analysis, and people skills. Instructors are expected to commit to professional growth through attending clinics.  

Demonstrate an understanding of the technical knowledge and methodology required to explain the fundamentals of skiing and/or snowboarding to a student. 

Instructors waiting for class assignments may be asked to assist with guest arrival, including booting up, rental shop assistance, and assistance in the children’s center. For adult lessons, instructors may be asked to help at the on-hill lineup area to determine class level. 

Continually learn and update knowledge of skiing/snowboarding, and ski/snowboard instruction through attending both ski school and PSIA/AASI functions.  

Work with snow removal teams on snowy mornings. 

Instructors may be asked to help with set-up and tear-down of daily lesson area equipment. 

Job Qualifications 

Strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills 

Intermediate to advanced skiing/snowboarding ability are recommended but not required. All levels of ski/boarding ability may apply. 

Willingness to continue professional development by improving skiing/snowboarding and instruction via attending both in-house clinics and PSIA/AASI functions. 

Must be 16 years of age or older 

Good physical conditioning, including flexibility, strength, and endurance. 

Ski & Ride School equipment must pass an equipment check performed by a rental technician, leading to a professional over-all appearance. 

Must be aware of the ski area’s terrain and facilities. Must adhere to designated routes to and from lessons. 

Must be neatly groomed and have ski/snowboard equipment in good condition, contributing to a professional overall appearance. 

Willingness to work during extreme weather conditions. 

Ability to learn and be knowledgeable of the needs of the equipment and standard procedures for its care and safe operation. 

Heavy and awkward lifting up to 50lbs 

Safety and risk oriented. 

Willingness to follow all current safety protocols and procedures daily.   

Position type: Full Time, Winter Seasonal