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, Requirements, and Compensation
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)