Ski and Snowboard Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Teach skiing and / or snowboarding to groups or individuals of all ages and abilities in a low risk and fun learning environment through excellent class management, people skills, teaching skills, technical skills with proper demonstrations and creativity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide clear direction and on-hill instruction to snow sport students.
• Teach proper technique appropriate to the ability level of each student.
• Instruct group and private lessons of varying ability and age levels.
• Maintain personal gear in a safe, functional and attractive condition.
• Access skill and ability levels and organize groups efficiently.
• Follow the Responsibility Code and reduce risk for guests on varied terrain in winter weather
• Promote safety, emphasizing skier responsibility code as top priority.
• Verify students have proper safety equipment and properly functioning gear.
• Confirm that guests have purchased a lift ticket before lessons begin.
• Evaluate and oversee the development of each student's skills.
• Develop strategies enabling students to reach their individual goals.
• Supervise children at all times in class.
• Provide instruction in a professional and effective manner.
• Connect and communicate with parents and / or chaperones.
• Inspect and monitor trail conditions to reduce risk for lessons.
• Report unsafe ski hazards to appropriate departments as needed.
• Assist students in the loading and unloading of chair lifts & carpet lifts.
• Wear a clean and tidy uniform while working.
• Prepare all required records and / or reports for all lessons taught.
• Attend mandatory staff training and abide by the Staff Handbook
• Continually learn and update teaching, technical and skiing / snowboarding skills based on PSIA / AASI standards.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality, and exercise good judgment.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Snow Sports Directors and Managers

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Core Competencies

Physical Demands

Requirements

Shift Requirements :

Age Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Attendance of ski or snowboard clinics required for all instructors.

Report to : Lineup Supervisors

Admin Manager

Assistant Director

Director