UNCERTIFIED SNOW SPORTS INSTRUCTOR - Full-time / Part-time

pDescription/ppstrongOverview of Position:/strong Ski Instructors are responsible for delivering Above amp; Beyond lesson experiences to our guests. Successful candidates will demonstrate a love and passion for skiing as well as a strong desire to help students achieve their skiing goals by delivering an experience grounded in strong people skills, teaching skills, and technical skills. No prior teaching experience is required and training is provided. Full-time and part-time positions are available./ppbr//ppstrongJob Responsibilities and Duties:/strong/pulliBe present and ready to accept any assignment at all designated lesson times/liliBe able and ready to work in all types of weather and ski conditions including ice, heavy snow, rain, sleet, wind, sun, and varying temperatures/liliUtilize modern teaching methods and tactics consistent with our in-house training program, PSIA/AASI, or equivalent organization/liliTeach a variety of lessons including group and private lessons for children and adults based on the needs of the school/liliDemonstrate strong decision-making skills regarding on-mountain safety including appropriate terrain selection and effective class management/liliAdhere to all Ski and Ride School policies and procedures, particularly as it relates to guest and employee safety/liliDeliver exceptional guest service to all resort guests/liliFulfill a season long teaching commitment/liliOther undefined duties may be required periodically/li/ulpbr//ppstrongJob Qualifications and Skills:/strong/pulliMust be at least 14 years old/liliSkiing Ability:/liliSkiers must be comfortable linking parallel turns on intermediate terrain/liliMust have a strong understanding of the Alpine Responsibility Code/liliTeaching Skills:/liliMust be comfortable working with guests of all ages/liliBe willing to learn how to manage information, activities, terrain selection, and pacing of students to achieve desired outcomes/liliBe willing to learn how to promote play and experimentation of skills while exploring mountain terrain appropriately with all students/liliBe willing to learn how to adapt to the changing needs of the students throughout lessons/liliBe enthusiastic and excited to share passion for skiing or snowboarding with guests/liliTechnical Skills:/liliBe willing to learn about, convey, and apply accurate technical information/liliBe willing to learn about and develop an understanding of the Alpine Skiing Fundamentals/liliDemonstrate a commitment to ongoing development of skills and knowledge/liliPeople Skills:/liliDevelop relationships with guests and co-workers based on trust/liliEngage in meaningful two-way communication with guests to successfully accomplish skiing goals/liliIdentify, understand, and manage your emotions and actions to create a comfortable learning environment/liliAbility to make good decisions regarding student safety/li/ulpbr//ppstrongPhysical Requirements:/strong/pulliMust be able to regularly and consistently move equipment or people weighing up to 50 pounds/liliMust be able to position self to access boots, skis, or other equipment on the ground or snow surface for yourself and/or students/liliMust be able to observe and identify (visually and auditorily) potential hazards and obstacles including but not limited to safe trail and traffic merging, appropriate lift riding, changing snow conditions, and avoidance of other people and obstacles/liliMust be able to safely walk, hike, ski and navigate uneven terrain with snow and ice-covered hills and surfaces/liliMust be able to ski comfortably and safely on green and blue terrain up to 6 hours per day/liliMust be able to work in any outdoor winter weather conditions for up to 6 hours per day/liliMust have ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand and must be able to understand the speech of another person/liliMust be able to deliver and receive written communication to complete class lists, timecards, incident reports, and other essential paperwork, and have the ability to read communication delivered by the company including but not limited to emails, work assignments, bulletin board notices, and resort signage/liliOther physical demands that may be occasionally required are as follows: Pushing and/or pulling, stooping, kneeling, and reaching/li/ulpbr//ppstrongWork Schedule and Conditions:/strong We are in the business of providing a premier product and guest experience. Traditionally our busy periods are during weekends and holidays which you will be expected to work. You can also expect to be asked to work extra hours or days on occasion, especially during the holidays./p