Experienced Ski Instructor (Certified Level 2+)

About the role

Experienced Ski Instructors will teach skiing to individuals or groups of all ability levels, including children, utilizing a variety of skiing and teaching techniques to meet the guests' wants and needs while maintaining a safe and fun learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of lessons, including group and private lessons, to guests of all ages and abilities
• Utilize a variety of skiing and teaching techniques to adapt lessons to the changing needs to the learner
• Provide exceptional guest service while always managing physical and emotional risk
• Work together with teams of instructors to organize and group guests according to individual goals and abilities
• Utilize Pro Card, the Ski & Snowboard School’s internal scheduling platform, to maintain an accurate work schedule
• Demonstrate expertise with poise in the interest of sharing your passion for recreation in the mountains and representing the company with the utmost professionalism

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum 5 full-time seasons or 2,000 documented teaching hours required
• Minimum Level 2 PSIA Certification, or foreign equivalent, required
• Children’s Specialist certification preferred

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current skiing and teaching technique
• Basic knowledge of motor skill learning and child development
• Ability to demonstrate precise skiing maneuvers to students throughout the duration of a lesson
• Ability to ski for the duration of multiple lesson products (multiple hours daily), on varied terrain and in varying weather conditions that are typical of the mountain environment
• Ability to assess dynamic slope conditions and make timely, safety-oriented decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of oneself, students, and others
• Ability to evaluate and adjust to changing weather, terrain, and instructional challenges by making swift, informed decisions that prioritize safety and effective outcomes
• Demonstrate self and social awareness, and develop relationships built on trust with all guests and fellow employees
• Demonstrate all aspects of current level of certification to published certification standards