Ski + Ride School Instructor *Returning Staff Only*

Position Summary

The Professional Instructor is primarily responsible for teaching alpine skiing and/or snowboarding to guests of Winter Park Resort aged 2 through adult. Lessons are taught using methods prescribed by the Winter Park Ski & Ride School with an emphasis on safety and fun to meet or exceed the expectations of our guests. WPSRS promotes Instructors' professional development with extensive on-snow training opportunities with top-tier educators plus financial aid for PSIA/AASI certification exams. Instructors are eligible for sales incentives, hourly incentives, and tips that may significantly increase their take home pay.

Essential Duties

• Teach lessons as assigned including groups, private lessons, or special programs for adults and/or children ages 2-14 using current methods & age appropriate tactics to meet and exceed our guests expectations.
• Work assignments will vary daily
• Be friendly, engaged, and helpful towards guests and other employees at all times
• Report to all assignments on time and at the correct location
• Use a phone & email to communicate with staff and guests, to regularly review your schedule & pay, and to 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 in addition to your own
• Proactively resolve or report concerns or issues
• Support operations including greeting guests, shadowing or assisting others, operating surface lifts, setup/cleanup, etc.
• Set a positive & professional example for other employees as well as our guests
• Maintain sufficient physical conditioning
• Adhere to all Ski + Ride School and Resort policies

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18+ on their 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
• Required: Ski parallel or ride switch on all green and groomed blue terrain. Your ski/snowboard ability may be evaluated
• Your gear may be inspected for safety

Education Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Wage Hourly

• Teaching Wage Range: $21 - $45.15 depending on experience according to the WPSRS pay plan
• Hourly Non-Teaching Wage: $20
• Private Lesson Request Incentive starts at $9/hour
• Hourly teaching incentives and tips are available

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, stand, ski or snowboard, utilize a chairlift or gondola, navigate uneven or challenging terrain, lift/pull/carry up to 50 pounds

Working Conditions

• Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be constantly exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions
• Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate

Equal Opportunity Employer

Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment.