New Ski & Ride School Instructor 26/27

About the Resort

Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience while taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer.

Our investment in each employee includes a comprehensive wellness initiative, unwavering commitment to safety, growth opportunities, and a wide variety of resort benefits. Employees enjoy access to our 4,000+ acre playground, including skiing, golf, mountain activities, health club membership, resort discounts, and more.

About the Role

Join the Sugarbush Ski and Ride School for a winter season! As the best school in the east, we pride ourselves on our storied past, incredible terrain, and unforgettable experiences for guests and staff. Work alongside top-notch educators in a unique community while growing personally and professionally through our training program. Make new friends, teach awesome students, and have fun!

Full and part-time availability with a minimum required schedule of 20 days for the winter season. Pay starts at $18 per hour and increases with completed instructing certifications.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the highest levels of safety on varied terrain in a mountain environment with unpredictable winter weather conditions.
• Arrive to work on time and prepared for all duties.
• Attend morning meetings.
• Supervise and assist children in your class at all times, including during lunch and snack times.
• Clearly and accurately instruct assigned levels, physically and verbally, per the progressions in our Instructor Guide.
• Provide a safe and fun learning environment through exceptional class handling and creativity.
• Assist lift attendants to properly load and unload children on the chairlift, lifting children by the vest (if applicable) in accordance with our Kids on Lifts policy.
• Assist in operational responsibilities of children's programs, including registration, directing guests to equipment fitting, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities.
• Communicate lesson content and child’s progress with the identified guardian.
• Ensure the return of children to their identified guardians.
• Uphold Company guidelines and the Vermont Skier Safety Act rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be an intermediate skier/snowboarder (parallel or linking turns on groomed blue terrain).
• Previous experience with teaching, coaching, mentoring, and/or ski or snowboard instructing.
• Experience working with children.
• Available to work holidays and weekends.
• Successfully complete mandatory on-snow training.
• Must be able to stand and walk on snow for extended periods, bend, squat, and lift 50 lbs.
• Good guest service skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to work in inclement weather in a mountain environment.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Knowledge of Spanish language.
• PSIA/AASI Level I, II, or III Certification.
• USSA Certifications.
• Prior ski racing or freestyle background.

Consideration given to uncertified candidates with strong skiing/riding skills, good communication skills, and enthusiasm for the sport.

Pay

Starts at $18 per hour, with increases based on completed instructing certifications.

Schedule

Full and part-time availability with a minimum required schedule of 20 days for the winter season. Must be available to work holidays and weekends.