Nordic Instructor (PT Seasonal)

Job Summary
The Nordic Instructor offers the highest level of guest service, responding in a professional, accurate, and courteous manner while providing ski coaching and instruction. The Nordic Coach will create a positive environment for participants while teaching classic and skate techniques.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Uphold and support Nordic/Recreation expectations Great Service, Quality Programming and Safety.
• Assist department in minimizing liability and risk.
• Follows activity standard operation procedures (SOPs) and uphold facilitation standards for Nordic Center outlined in training.
• Teach safe, fun, and positive ski lessons through a variety of teaching techniques.
• Create positive communication, ski instruction, respect, and teamwork while promoting ski development to guests.
• Cleary communicate lessons, instruction, and deliver a season long of progression of skills to guests taking lessons.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving personal skiing and teaching abilities.
• Conduct lessons according to the standards set by Crystal Mountain.
• Know the safety procedures for missing or injured students and guests.
• Communicate, promote, sell and encourage all on and off-site program participation.
• Properly file Function Sheets and completed liability waivers.
• Interact and provide a safe, fun environment at all times.
• Attend staff meetings and be knowledgeable of all programs Crystal Mountain offers.
• Work special events and other programming as needed.
• Follow all safe work practices to include the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) procedures when around injuries.
• Ask for additional training and help when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Competencies:

• Cross-Country ski experience.
• Ability to Cross-Country Ski and make ski a fun activity.
• Helpful to own Cross-Country ski equipment but not required.
• CPR/AED required/provided.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Excellent guest service.
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a high level of concentration, self-motivation, the ability to multi-task and the drive to have fun.
• Previous experience working with children a plus.
• Must have the ability to work independently.
• Dependable and meets goals.
• Exemplifies professional conduct and adherence to company Core Values.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position.

Physical & Other Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Minimum 18 years old.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays are a regular part of the schedule.
• Non-smoking candidates preferred.

Crystal Mountain is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 2026 Silver Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

Established in 1956, Crystal Mountain is a family-owned, four-season resort destination located 28 miles southwest of Traverse City and a short drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The resort features lodging, dining, downhill and cross-country skiing, two championship golf courses, shopping, award-winning Crystal Spa, Michigan's only alpine slide, the Park at Water's Edge, Michigan Legacy Art Park, weddings and a conference center. Visit www.CrystalMountain.com.