As a Ski Instructor you will serve as a professional representative of Snowbasin Resort on an interdependent team dedicated to creating the best possible environment for teaching snowboard lessons. Service is our product and helping guests have a wonderful and safe experience is a primary focus. Safety, fun, and learning are daily tasks in this position. Snowbasin is a PSIA/AASI school with certified staff.
What will you be doing?
- Understand and teach the NSAA Responsibility Code
- Instruct groups of children, adults, or families for the day in a variety of activities including instruction, safety, lunch, special events, and to accept all duties as assigned by the On Snow Supervisor/ Program Manager
- Responsible for individual safety and the safety of guests
- Continue to improve personal technical skills, teaching skills, people skills and knowledge, by attending mandatory and certification training throughout the season
- Act as guardian/caretaker for children in the absence of parent/guardian
- Maintain respectful and professional environment and attitude while working with all levels of ability and making the best terrain choice for developing skills
- Understand and adhere to Ski and Ride School programs, prices, and lesson times
- Read and comply with Snowbasin Employee Handbook and Ski/Ride procedures, including safety, grooming, professional attire, time management, and behavior standards.
- Comprehend and act in compliance with information provided by department including Ski and Ride School bulletin boards, daily am huddle, weekly messages, and required monthly team meetings
- Supply personal ski and board equipment, and maintains it in a safe, functional, appropriate, and professional condition
- Provide a welcoming and safe environment for all guest to encourage enjoyment, progression, and learning
- We are a company that works together and throughout the season you may be asked to assist in other departments as needed
- Other duties as assigned
What do you need to be able to do the job?
- Experience and ability to work with children and families
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable, on time, and committed to working
- Be a registered member of PSIA/AASI
- Must be able to work outside in extreme and quickly changing winter mountain conditions
- Patience and the ability to have lots of fun, while working with individuals of all ages and ability
- Ability to stand 6-7 hours per day
- Capable of lifting 50 pounds
- Propensity to quickly react to complex and urgent circumstances
- Ability to navigate Snowbasin Resort (base and slopes) in large crowds
- Reliable transportation to Snowbasin Resort
What will make you stand out?
- Current PSIA/AASI certified Level 2
Responsibilities:
- Upholding the highest levels of safety in varying conditions.
- Instructs group and private lessons of varying ability levels, as assigned.
- Greets and assists guests in a friendly, helpful, respectful manner.
- Makes the most in working in a team environment.
Qualifications:
- Must be PSIA and AASI certified.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to ride blue terrain comfortably.
- Ability to attend ski and ride required trainings.
- Must possess excellent communication and guest service skills.
- Must work well in a team environment.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather.
- Must be available to work holidays and weekends.
- Must be willing to teach children and adults.
Ski & Snowboard Instructor Training Offered:
- In house professional, technical, coursework, and clinics.
- General interest, industry, professional, and personal development sessions.
- Guest service excellence standards.
