Ski Instructor

Overview

Snowriver is seeking passionate and dedicated Instructors to join our team.  Our instructors provide quality lessons to groups and individuals in a safe and fun manner while upholding all safety rules/regulations and Company guidelines.    

Responsibilities 

• Provide safe, professional, and fun instruction to students of all ages
• Assist students to achieve their goals for improvement
• Provide feedback to students and/or guardians regarding the progress made in the lesson and what to work on next
• Uphold the highest levels of guest safety on all terrain in varying weather conditions
• Ensuring students are matched to appropriate ski instructor skill levels and work with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary
• Communicating instructions and helping guests to their feet during a lesson; lifting children by the vest (if applicable)
• Supervising children in class; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring the return of children to identified guardians
• Exceed expectations by going out of your way to assist all guests, being courteous, friendly, and informative, ensuring the ultimate customer service experience on the mountain. 
• Answer guest inquiries and resolve problems quickly and effectively
• Foster an atmosphere of safety and cooperation and promote positive teamwork amongst your team members as well as in all other Snowriver locations
• Assist with base area snow removal and salting
• Carry out other related duties as assigned
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Qualifications 

• Advanced proficiency as a skier 
• Must have excellent communication and guest service skills with all ages 
• Must work well in a team 
• Must be able to work in inclement weather 
• Must be available to work holidays and most weekends; weekday shifts also available 
• Must be able to lift, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently. 
• Previous Ski/SB instructor experience preferred but not required 
• Knowledge of local area/resort 
• Previous experience working with youth organizations; (coaching, camp counselor, scouting, lifeguarding, youth/mission groups) 

Weather Conditions: Ski or Snowboard Instructors are based both inside and outside with exposure to various kinds of weather. This requires the ability to work in cold weather (sometimes -20 temps) as well as wind and snow. The individual in this role must be able to walk on uneven/slippery terrain, climb/descend stairs, stand and/or sit for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, lift objects which may be heavy, etc. 

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