Children's Center Ski Instructor - Winter 26-27

About the role

Schweitzer offers a friendly, inclusive culture focused on enhancing mountain access and village life. As a Children's Center Ski Instructor, you will teach basic skiing skills to children aged 3‑6 in a safe, fun, and engaging environment, building confidence, coordination, and a love for skiing through age‑appropriate games and activities. You will ensure each child's physical and emotional well‑being, serve as an educator and ambassador of the resort, contribute to a positive team culture, participate in ongoing training, and support the Children's Center's goals.

Responsibilities

• Teaches beginner zone ski lessons utilizing PSIA/AASI methodology.
• Teaches mainly 3‑6 year‑old, first time and beginner ski lessons; all lessons are for children.
• 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; a season‑long PSIA/AASI certification‑based training program is offered.
• Shovel snow.
• Learning area set‑up and 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: Yes, including an Enhanced Background Check requiring fingerprinting.
• Driver verification required: No.
• Ability to communicate, read and write in English.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Previous experience as a ski instructor preferred.
• Employment status: Full Time or Part Time Seasonal.

Qualifications

• PSIA/AASI certifications preferred.
• CPR/1st Aid certification required.

Skills

• Technical: None.
• Physical capabilities: capable of skiing in all types of terrain in varying and sometimes