Children's Center Ski Instructor - 26-27 Winter Season

Seasonal opportunity at Schweitzer, where passionate mountain recreation professionals work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we're growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future.

Benefits

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
• Employee housing
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Accrued paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Great discounts and access to pro deals
• Full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave (depending on employment status)

Pay

Wage Range: $15.00 to $18.00/hour based on certification

Schedule

• Part-time instructors: 2-3 days per week
• Full-time instructors: 4-5 days per week

About the role

Children's Center Ski Instructors are responsible for teaching basic skiing skills to 3 to 6-year-old children in a safe, fun, and engaging environment. This role focuses on building confidence, coordination, and a love for skiing through age-appropriate games and activities. Instructors ensure the physical and emotional well-being of each child while fostering a positive learning experience on the slopes. You will serve as both an educator and ambassador of the resort, ensuring that every guest interaction reflects our commitment to safety, fun, and learning.

In addition to teaching, you will contribute to a positive team culture, participate in ongoing training, and support the overall goals of the Children's Center. Success is measured by guest satisfaction, employee experience, and the acquisition of skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner zone ski lessons utilizing PSIA/AASI methodology, mainly for 3-6-year-old, first-time, and beginner skiers.
• Provide engaging, safe, and effective ski lessons tailored to the needs and abilities of each guest, using the curriculum and techniques outlined in the Handbook.
• Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment that prioritizes guest enjoyment, confidence, and progress. Actively seek and respond to guest feedback.
• Assess student abilities and provide clear, constructive feedback to support skill acquisition and progression across all levels.
• Uphold and model all safety protocols and mountain policies. Maintain situational awareness and respond appropriately to changing conditions and guest needs.
• Attend required training sessions and actively pursue professional development opportunities to enhance instructional techniques and personal riding or skiing skills. We offer a season-long PSIA/AASI certification-based training program.
• Shovel snow and assist with learning area set-up/tear-down.
• Complete lesson records, incident reports, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Help dress skiers prior to heading on the snow.
• Work inside the daycare facility as a Childcare Attendant.

Requirements

• Minimum age: 16
• Background check required, including an Enhanced Background Check requiring fingerprinting
• PSIA Certifications preferred
• CPR/1st Aid Certification
• Capable of skiing in all types of terrain in varying and sometimes hazardous snow and weather conditions at an intermediate level.
• Capable of standing for long periods of time in ski equipment.
• Capable of frequently or constantly balancing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, handling, and twisting.
• May require out-of-the-ordinary skiing movements to assist children on the mountain.
• Capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 75 lbs.
• Excellent and professional verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a growth mindset and desire to collaborate, communicate, and encourage.
• Willingness to continue personal development in people skills, teaching skills, and technical skills.
• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Previous experience as a ski instructor preferred.