Ski Cub Instructor

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION ONLY! Ideal for individuals who work evenings or nights and are seeking a flexible daytime role.

Responsibilities

• Explains and demonstrates principles, techniques, and methods of regulating movement of body, hands, or feet to achieve proficiency in skiing.
• Observes students during practice to detect and correct mistakes.
• Explains and enforces safety rules and regulations.
• Manages personal schedule with supervisor or manager; checks schedule on a bi-weekly basis.
• Provides a guest experience that exceeds expectations.
• Explains and demonstrates use of apparatus and equipment.
• Supports Telluride Ski & Golf sustainability initiatives.
• Adheres to Telluride Ski & Golf policies and procedures.
• Knows and adheres to Skier Responsibility Code and Colorado Skier Safety Act.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Verifiable babysitting or other childcare experience (outside of family members preferred).
• Infant and Child CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Intermediate or better skier, comfortable on intermediate slopes.
• Able to gain PSIA Level 1 Certification.
• Basic knowledge of child development and abilities from birth to five years.
• High physical and mental energy level, quick reflexes, patience, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Must function effectively at elevations of 10,000 feet or higher and in inclement weather conditions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Pay

Starting wage: $23.50/hour (DOE).

Benefits

• Paid sick leave.
• Ski pass and dependent passes (for full-time commitment).
• Discounted lift tickets and lift tickets at other Colorado resorts.
• Discounted employee shuttles.
• Discounted meals and lodging.
• Ski school discounts.