Snow Sports Instructor (Seasonal)

Job Summary

Snow Sports Instructors provide the highest level of ski and snowboard instruction to guests of Crystal Mountain. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guests with a fun, safe, enjoyable and memorable learning experience while exploring appropriate terrain on Crystal Mountain.
• Create a fun environment that is conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourage student enthusiasm for skiing / riding, the learning process, and the further development of good skiing / riding skills.
• Develop and foster group dynamics appropriate for the age, skill, and makeup of the students in the class.
• Evaluate the accomplishments of students on a daily basis by using the appropriate and available methods developed for each Ski and Snowboard School program.
• Interact with guests in a courteous, professional manner. Maintain positive relations with students, parents, visitors, and the general public.
• Instruct all students on The Responsibility Code and ensure all safety practices are taught and adhered to.
• Provide superior service to our guests, both internal and external.
• Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, respect, and professionalism.
• Attend all required training, safety and other meetings, required both by the department and company.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving personal skiing / riding and teaching abilities through attendance of supplementary training.
• Conduct lessons according to the standards set out Crystal Mountain Snow Sports programs.
• Be knowledgeable of the programs Crystal Mountain offers.
• Ensure students’ equipment is adequate and comfortable.
• Know the safety procedures for missing or injured students and guests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Competencies:

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• PSIA/ AASI certified or equivalent.
• Dependable and meets goals.
• Exemplifies professional conduct and adherence to company Core Values.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Physical & Other Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Able to work any shift, weekends and holidays as schedule and weather dictates.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays are a regular part of the schedule.
• Must have excellent attendance and conduct record for consideration.
• Non-smoking candidates preferred.