Certified Ski & Ride Instructor Level IV

PSIA-AASI Western Region; Resort (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The PSIA-AASI Western Region seeks Certified Ski & Ride Instructors Level IV for the upcoming season at Solitude. Responsibilities include teaching individuals and groups, emphasizing safety, fun, and learning while maintaining professionalism.

Instructors with Level IV accreditation can earn higher hourly rates; the role offers incentives, exam reimbursements for higher certification, and opportunities to advance with PSIA/AASI credentials.

Qualifications

• Current PSIA/AASI Trainers Accreditation or equivalent
• Strong understanding of educational concepts for teaching all levels
• Ability to perform on challenging terrain (double black diamond) and terrain parks

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train staff, actively drive business, and grow returning clients.
• Lead and coordinate quality training on technical, teaching, and people skills per PSIA-AASI standards.
• Own and maintain equipment including a helmet.
• Attend all required training including orientations, on snow instructor training, and online modules.
• Maintain good attendance and be aware of scheduled shifts.
• Communicate proactively with supervisors and leadership team.
• Follow resort and department policies/procedures.
• Provide lesson experiences that exceed guest expectations.
• Identify guest needs through observation and communication.
• Collaborate with team to address guest experience issues.
• Seek educational opportunities to improve your product.
• Be a positive ambassador for Solitude and Ski & Ride School.
• Maintain a professional appearance and accurate class lists, attendance, and timekeeping.
• Complete other department tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills and leadership presence.

Skills

PSIA/AASI Certification

Ski instruction

Public speaking / teaching

Education

PSIA/AASI Trainer Accreditation / Education Staff Member or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Certified Ski & Ride Instructor Level IV

DIVISION: Ski and Ride School

REPORTS TO: Ski and Ride Supervisor

LOCATION: Ski & Ride School building / On-mountain

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time / Part-Time / Peak Part Time / Seasonal

PAY RANGE: Starting at $33.99 per hour

Position

Solitude is seeking passionate and confident experienced ski & ride instructors for our upcoming winter season. This position involves teaching individuals and groups new skills and techniques to help improve their skiing ability. Certified Instructors provide participating guests with alpine skiing or snowboarding lessons emphasizing safety, fun, and learning. In addition to an hourly base rate, this role is eligible for incentives that can substantially increase take home pay. Instructors who hold certifications through PSIA/AASI (or equivalent international body) earn greater hourly rates and increased work opportunities. We offer exam reimbursement for instructors who achieve higher certification within the season.

REQUIREMENTS FOR LEVEL IV INSTRUCTOR:

Starting at $33.99 per hour

• Current PSIA/AASI Trainers Accreditation, Education Staff Member or equivalent
• Strong understanding of the educational concepts relative to teaching first timers through advanced/expert students.
• Capable of dynamic, high-level performance on double black diamond and extreme terrain, as well as basic freestyle in and outside of terrain park settings

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Expected to mentor and train other staff members, actively drive business, and grow and retain a base of returning clients.
• Lead and coordinate quality and engaging training on technical skills, teaching skills, and people skills in alignment with the PSIA-AASI national standards.
• Own and maintain contemporary skiing or snowboarding equipment including a helmet.
• Attend all required training including orientations, on snow instructor training, and online modules assigned through workday.
• Be aware of scheduled shifts and maintain good attendance for all work assignments.
• Communicate proactively with direct supervisors, administrators, and leadership team.
• Be aware of and follow all resort and department policies/procedures.
• Provide participating guests with lesson experiences that consistently exceed expectations.
• Identify and facilitate guests’ needs through observation and communication.
• Work with counterparts on team to address guest experience issues.
• Seek out and participate in educational opportunities that enhance your product.
• Be a positive and professional ambassador of Solitude and Ski & Ride School.
• Maintain a professional appearance and posture at all times.
• Maintain accurate class lists daily.
• Maintain accurate training clinic attendance
• Maintain accurate timekeeping for work assignments.
• Complete other department tasks as assigned.
• Exceptional communication skills & organizational abilities.
• Strong leadership presence and impact.