Ski + Ride School Instructor – Winter Season

Primarily responsible for teaching alpine skiing and/or snowboarding to guests aged 2 through adult. Lessons emphasize safety and fun, using methods prescribed by the Winter Park Ski & Ride School to meet or exceed guest expectations. The resort promotes professional development with on-snow training and financial aid for PSIA/AASI certification exams. Instructors are eligible for sales incentives, hourly incentives, and tips.

Responsibilities

• Teach lessons as assigned, including groups, private lessons, or special programs for adults and/or children ages 2-14, using current methods and age-appropriate tactics.
• Work assignments vary daily.
• Maintain a friendly, engaged, and helpful demeanor toward guests and employees at all times.
• Report to all assignments on time and at the correct location.
• Use phone and email to communicate with staff and guests, review schedules and pay, and maintain accurate class records.
• Facilitate guests’ needs throughout the day, including bio breaks, meals, using lifts, etc. Children must be escorted at all times.
• Prioritize guest safety as well as your own; proactively resolve or report concerns.
• Support operations, including greeting guests, shadowing or assisting others, operating surface lifts, and setup/cleanup.
• Set a positive and professional example for other employees and guests.
• Maintain sufficient physical conditioning.
• Adhere to all Ski + Ride School and Resort policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older on start date.
• Enjoys working outside with guests of all ages and abilities.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Experience coaching or teaching any subject is preferred.
• Must ski parallel or ride switch on all green and groomed blue terrain; ability may be evaluated.
• Must own or have regular access to all appropriate gear; gear may be inspected for safety.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Pay

• Hourly Teaching Wage Range: $21 – $45.15 depending on experience.
• Hourly Non-Teaching Wage: $20.
• Private Lesson Request Incentive starts at $9/hour.
• Hourly teaching incentives and tips are available.

Schedule

This position is required to work weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, stand, ski or snowboard, utilize a chairlift or gondola, and navigate uneven or challenging terrain.
• Must lift, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Constantly exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.
• Noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.