Apprentice Instructor 26/27

Alterra; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sugarbush Resort is seeking an Apprentice Instructor for the Ski and Ride School to help deliver safe, engaging lessons to young guests this winter. You’ll learn from experienced instructors and contribute to a high‑quality guest experience on varied terrain.

Starting pay is $15/hour with increases after relevant certifications, with part-time shifts available. You must be at least 15, be a capable skier, enjoy working with children, and be willing to work holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Intermediate skier/snowboarder with good technique.
• Experience teaching or coaching and/or ski/snowboard instruction.
• Experience with children.
• Spanish language skills a plus.
• PSIA/AASI and USSA certifications encouraged.
• Available to work holidays and weekends.
• Must complete mandatory on-snow training.

Responsibilities

• Uphold safety on varied mountain terrain.
• Arrive on time and prepared for duties.
• Attend morning meetings.
• Supervise and assist children in class.
• Instruct levels per Instructor Guide progressions.
• Provide a safe, fun learning environment.
• Assist with loading children on chairlifts.
• Support in program operations and registration.
• Communicate lesson content and progress to guardians.
• Ensure children return to guardians.

Skills

Skiing proficiency

Teaching / coaching

Child engagement

Spanish language (plus)

Guest service

Education

PSIA/AASI Level I–III Certification

USSA Certification

Job description

Seasonal

RESORT OVERVIEW:

Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best season yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?:

Our investment in each employee includes a comprehensive wellness initiative, unwavering commitment to safety, growth opportunities, and a wide variety of resort benefits. Employees get to take advantage of our 4000+ acre playground including skiing, golf, mountain activities, health club membership, resort discounts, and more, so it’s easy to share your enthusiasm for Sugarbush with our guests.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Come join the pros at the Sugarbush Ski and Ride School for your dream winter! As the best school in the east, we pride ourselves on our storied past, incredible terrain, and unforgettable experiences for our guests and staff. While working at Sugarbush, you will be alongside top-notch educators, while joining a community unlike anywhere else in the world. The incredible training team will provide an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. You’ll make new friends, get to teach some awesome students, and have fun! This Apprentice Instructor position requires a minimum of 18 days with a starting pay is $15/hour and increases after completed relevant instructing certifications.

Job Specifications:

• Skill Level: Non-Certified or Certified
• Shift Availability: Part Time
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold the highest levels of safety on varied terrain in a mountain environment, with unpredictable winter weather conditions in a fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment.
• Arrive to work on time prepared for all duties.
• Attend morning meetings.
• Supervise and assist the children in your class at all times including during lunch and snack times.
• Clearly and accurately instruct assigned levels, physically and verbally, per the progressions in our Instructor Guide.
• Provide a safe and fun learning environment through exceptional class handling and creativity.
• Assist lift attendants to properly load and unload children on the chairlift, lifting children by the vest (if applicable) in accordance with our Kids on Lifts policy.
• Assist in operational responsibilities of children’s programs including registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting source, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities.
• Communicate child’s lesson content and progress of the lesson with the identified guardian.
• Ensure the return of children to their identified guardians.
• Uphold Company guidelines and the Vermont Skier Safety Act rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Must be intermediate skier/snowboarder, parallel or linking turns on groomed blue terrain.
• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring and/or previous ski or snowboard instructor experience.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of Spanish language is a plus.
• PSIA/AASI Level I, Level II or Level III Certification is preferred.
• USSA Certifications preferred.
• Prior ski racing, freestyle background is a plus.
• Considerations give to uncertified candidates with good skiing/riding skills, good communications skills, and enthusiasm for the sport with a passion for passing that on to others.
• Available to work holidays and weekends – calendar and scheduling requirements for new & returning staff.
• Successfully complete mandatory on snow training.
• Must be able to stand and walk on snow for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, squat and lift 50 lbs.
• Must have good guest service skills and work well in a team.
• Ability to work in inclement weather in a mountain environment.

Sugarbush Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer

An offer of employment may be contingent upon the results of a background, MVR, or criminal records check.