About this role
Position Summary
The Ski Instructor is responsible for delivering engaging, professional, and guest-focused ski instruction to guests of all ages and ability levels. Instructors create a positive and supportive learning environment that promotes skill development, confidence, responsible participation, and an enjoyable on-mountain experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead group and private lessons for skiers of all ages and skill levels
- Deliver lessons using approved teaching methods and progression models
- Adapt instruction to meet individual guest needs and learning styles
- Foster a fun, supportive, and confidence-building environment
- Promote return visits, lesson packages, and seasonal programs
- Assess terrain and weather conditions before and during lessons
- Follow and enforce all mountain policies, procedures and responsibility codes
- Prioritize the well-being of guests and fellow team members during all lesson activities.
- Provide excellent customer service
- Assist with lesson lineup, class organization and guest check-in
- Support special programs, events, and seasonal camps
- Assist with other duties outside regular teaching responsibilities including, but not limited to, guest assistance, on-hill support, or other operational tasks
- Complete required training as assigned by mountain leadership
- Accurately record all hours worked, ensure time entries are complete, and promptly resolve any discrepancies prior to the end of each pay period
- Other duties as assigned by mountain leadership
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be 16 years or older
- Advanced skiing skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive, energetic and patient attitude
- Prior teaching experience preferred, but not required – we will train you
- PSIA certification is a plus, but not required
- Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Successful completion of background check
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Ability to ski for extended periods of time
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including cold temperatures, snow wind, and limited visibility
- Ability to walk, stand and navigate snow-covered, icy, uneven, and changing terrain, surface conditions and subsurface conditions
- Frequent bending, lifting, and assisting guests
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $17.50/hour
- Benefits: Complimentary ski/ride access for the duration of employment and employee discounts on food and beverages at participating locations (subject to mountain policy)