Ski Instructor 26/27 - Full Time

As a Ski Instructor you will serve as a professional representative of Snowbasin Resort on an interdependent team dedicated to creating the best possible environment for teaching snowboard lessons. Service is our product and helping guests have a wonderful and safe experience is a primary focus. Safety, fun, and learning are daily tasks in this position. Snowbasin is a PSIA/AASI school with certified staff.

What will you be doing?

• Understand and teach the NSAA Responsibility Code
• Instruct groups of children, adults, or families for the day in a variety of activities including instruction, safety, lunch, special events, and to accept all duties as assigned by the On Snow Supervisor/ Program Manager
• Responsible for individual safety and the safety of guests
• Continue to improve personal technical skills, teaching skills, people skills and knowledge, by attending mandatory and certification training throughout the season
• Act as guardian/caretaker for children in the absence of parent/guardian
• Maintain respectful and professional environment and attitude while working with all levels of ability and making the best terrain choice for developing skills
• Understand and adhere to Ski and Ride School programs, prices, and lesson times
• Read and comply with Snowbasin Employee Handbook and Ski/Ride procedures, including safety, grooming, professional attire, time management, and behavior standards.
• Comprehend and act in compliance with information provided by department including Ski and Ride School bulletin boards, daily am huddle, weekly messages, and required monthly team meetings
• Supply personal ski and board equipment, and maintains it in a safe, functional, appropriate, and professional condition
• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for all guest to encourage enjoyment, progression, and learning
• We are a company that works together and throughout the season you may be asked to assist in other departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

What do you need to be able to do the job?

• Experience and ability to work with children and families
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable, on time, and committed to working
• Be a registered member of PSIA/AASI
• Must be able to work outside in extreme and quickly changing winter mountain conditions
• Patience and the ability to have lots of fun, while working with individuals of all ages and ability
• Ability to stand 6-7 hours per day
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds
• Propensity to quickly react to complex and urgent circumstances
• Ability to navigate Snowbasin Resort (base and slopes) in large crowds
• Reliable transportation to Snowbasin Resort

What will make you stand out?

• Current PSIA/AASI certified Level I, 2, or 3