Snowsports Instructor

About the Role

Alyeska Resort is seeking Ski & Snowboard Instructors to join the Mountain Sports School team in Girdwood, Alaska. This role focuses on teaching alpine skiing and/or snowboarding to children and adults of all ability levels, emphasizing on-mountain safety and providing a fun on-snow experience. Extensive training is provided for candidates at all experience levels. The Mountain Sports School is dedicated to cultivating exceptional guest experiences and offers industry-leading training to support excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach group and private lessons, including beginner lessons for both adults and children.
• Deliver amazing guest experiences in a safe and professional manner, providing feedback that encourages growth and engagement with the sport.
• Provide exceptional guest service while prioritizing safety.
• Support the Mountain Sports School in various tasks, such as scanning, setting up learning zones, running surface lifts, handing out program lunches, and other duties as assigned.
• Attend all required trainings and meetings.

Requirements

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Able to ski/snowboard at an intermediate level or above in all terrain with variable conditions.
• Ability to ski/snowboard for up to 6.5 hours per day.
• PSIA Level 1 or foreign equivalent preferred.
• Able to work weekends and holidays.
• Placement contingent upon completing on-snow training and meeting minimum teaching, technical, and people skills required for managing guest experiences.

What to Expect

• Be on alert and on your feet for long periods, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-energy resort environment.
• Adapt to seasonal changes and special events around the resort.
• Physical demands include demonstrating skiing or snowboarding techniques, lifting and carrying equipment up to 25 pounds, bending, stooping, walking in various snow conditions, and standing for extended periods.
• Work environment involves extended hours and weekends during peak business periods, frequent interaction with staff, guests, and stakeholders, and exposure to both indoor and outdoor mountain weather conditions.

Benefits

• Employee housing available for a small fee.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Free mountain pass for employees and qualified dependents.
• Employee discounts on resort lodging, dining, and spa services.