Skiing & Snowboarding Instructor

Teach snow sports including skiing and/or snowboarding to groups or

individuals of all ages and abilities in a fun learning environment,

through excellent class management, people skills, teaching skills,

technical skills with proper demonstrations and creativity. **Essential

Duties and Responsibilities** - Provide clear direction and on-hill

instruction to snow sport students. - Teach proper technique appropriate

to the ability level of each student. - Instruct group and private

lessons of varying ability and age levels. - Maintain personal gear in a

safe, functional and attractive condition. - Access skill and ability

levels and organize groups efficiently. - Follow the Responsibility Code

and reduce risk for guests on varied terrain in winter weather. -

Promote safety, emphasizing skier responsibility code as top priority. -

Verify students have proper safety equipment and properly functioning

gear. - Confirm that guests have purchased a lift ticket before lessons

begin. - Evaluate and oversee the development of each student\'s

skills. - Develop strategies enabling students to reach their individual

goals. - Supervise children at all times in class. - Provide instruction

in a professional and effective manner. - Connect and communicate with

parents and/or chaperones. - Inspect and monitor trail conditions to

reduce risk for lessons. - Report unsafe ski hazards to appropriate

departments as needed. - Assist students in the loading and unloading of

chair lifts & surface lifts. - Wear a clean and tidy uniform while

working. - Prepare all required records and/or reports for all lessons

taught. - Attend mandatory staff training and abide by the BE Staff

Handbook - Continually learn and update teaching, technical and

skiing/snowboarding skills based on PSIA/AASI standards. - Maintain

attendance and punctuality - Perform other tasks as assigned by the Snow

Sports Directors and Managers **Minimum Qualifications / Experience** -

Intermediate to advanced skiing/snowboarding ability required. -

Effective teaching skills working with children and adults. - Act as a

role model; motivating and positively influencing students. - Be able to

maintain a positive and professional attitude. - Must be adaptable and

willing to learn and improve personal skills. - Display mature judgment

skills in making decisions. - PSIA /AASI certification or equivalent

Experience Preferred. - Excellent Oral And Written Communication Skills

in English. - Basic proficiency with email and internet websites.

• Physical, Mental and Emotional Demands** - Frequent verbal and written
  
  

communication. - Good physical condition including flexibility,

strength, and endurance. - Able to lift up to 50 lbs. in awkward

positions on steep and slippery surfaces. - Must be mentally attentive

and focused at all times. - Must be able to adapt to climate and work in

extreme weather conditions. - Must be able to teach for multiple hours

in a row without a break. **Shift Requirements:** - Frequent evening

shifts for school programs and family nights. - Frequent weekend and

holiday shifts. Must be available for \"Peak Holiday Periods\" including

Christmas Week, MLK Weekend and Presidents Week. **Age Requirements:** -

Applicants must be at least age 16. - Jr Instructor applicants must be

• This is an unpaid apprenticeship. **Other Requirements:** - Cori /
  
  

ProScreen background check required prior to being hired. - New hires

must complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC), which includes at

home work as well as on snow assessments. - Job offers are made after

ITC. ITC is a hybrid hiring clinic and tryout. - Attendance of ski or

snowboard clinics required for all instructors. **Report to:** - Lineup

Supervisors - Snow Sports Manager, Admin Manager and Assistant

Director. - Director