Ski / Ride Instructor

About the role

As a member of the ski & ride school at Ragged Mountain Resort, you are the gateway to fun for our guests. You are teaching more than turns—you are helping people find their confidence, build skills, and sharing your passion, all leading to our guests becoming lifelong skiers and riders. Instructors are highly visible ambassadors for the Resort and help shape our guests' impression of Ragged Mountain.

Responsibilities

• Instruct multiple athletes in an outdoor winter environment
• Manage lesson time effectively
• Illustrate program value to increase participation
• Analyze movements and provide useful feedback to students in a manner consistent with current PSIA/AASI technique
• Communicate with other instructors, supervisors, and Ragged Mountain staff
• Complete daily student and/or group evaluations
• Enforce policies and procedures
• Follow the Code of Conduct at all times
• Understand and demonstrate Smart Style
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors

Requirements

• PSIA/AASI Certification preferred but not required
• Strong skiing or snowboarding skills (blue+ level)
• Strong leadership and group management skills
• Able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds
• Able to work extended hours in inclement weather and cold temperatures
• Strong teaching, training, and coaching skills
• Must pass drug screening and background check

Schedule

This position requires a flexible schedule, including holidays, weekends, and long hours as necessary.