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Ski Instructor (Full-Time/Seasonal)

Boyne Resorts
Springs, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026
Overview

As a Ski Instructor at The Highlands, you’ll inspire guests of all ages and abilities to discover the joy of skiing or snowboarding. Whether teaching first-time skiers or coaching intermediate and advanced guests, you’ll play a key role in creating unforgettable on-snow experiences in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment.

This position is ideal for passionate skiers who enjoy helping others, being outside, and delivering top-notch guest service.

 

Team Member Perks:

  • Ski Passes – Enjoy outdoor activities with free access for you and your family, must work average 32 a week.
  • Dining Discounts – Receive 25% off at Boyne restaurants.
  • Dining Discounts – Receive 50% off at Food Market
  • Resort Discounts – Save 30% on spa treatments and other services at Boyne Resorts.
  • Free Water Park Passes – Access to Avalanche Bay Water Park.
  • Lodging Discounts – Special rates for friends and family.
  • Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continuing education.
  • Housing Availability – First-come, first-served team member housing. *$350 a month*
  • AllyHealth – Access to health services for all employees.


Visit our website for all of our amazing perks, view testimonials, and more! Employment at The Highlands | The Highlands

 

Our Core Values: LEADS by Serving

 

At Boyne Resorts, we believe that great leadership is the key to transforming a good work experience into a great one. Our core values guide us every day as we work to create lasting memories for every guest.

  • Long-Term Thinking
  • Excellence in Execution
  • Attitude is Everything
  • Develop Great People
  • Serve our team members first so they can, in turn, serve our guests and community

Responsibilities

The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this classification and are not all-inclusive of the specific position.

· Must be comfortable setting up an environment conducive to safety, fun and learning.

· Must have strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, supervisors, and co-workers.

· Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.

· Must be able to work outside in extreme and quickly changing winter weather conditions.

· Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment.

· Must be able to maintain a great guest service attitude while working with beginner students on green terrain throughout the season.

· Must have availability during holiday periods for winter 2025-26 (December 26th – 31st, January 17th – 19th, February 14th – 16th).

· Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

· 16 years of age.

· Must be reliable, dependable, and timely.

· PSIA/AASI Certified Level 1 status is strongly encouraged (or international equivalent).

· Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.

· A great guest service personality.

· A growth mindset (an openness to learning and feedback).

· Basic English language skills.

· Previous experience in ski instruction preferred.

 

Physical Demands:

· Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

· Must be able to ski for up to 8 hours per day.

· Must able to teach ski lessons in harsh winter weather (cold, snow, wind, rain, sleet, ice)

*Single Bed, no pets. If interested, inquire during job interview *$350 a month*

 

Work Environment:

· The instructor work environment is primarily outdoors in the winter weather. Temperature can vary greatly throughout the day and from day-to-day.

· Must be able to ski in snow, low visibility, powder, ice, hard pack, rain, sleet.

 

Position Type and expected hours of work:

· The ski instructor position is full-time, part-time, peak part-time, or temporary based on candidate availability.

· Typical work day is 8:45am – 5:00pm.

· Must be available for weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

· Some instructional programs occur in the evening after 5:00pm but never after 9:00pm.

 

Salary : $350

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