Instructor I, Recreation | Nordic Ski Instructor

Basin Recreation Employment Application; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Basin Recreation Employment Application in Park City, UT seeks an Instructor I for its Adult Nordic Ski program. The role emphasizes creating a fun, safe learning environment and delivering age-appropriate instruction to participants.

Responsibilities include safety, clear communication with staff and attendees, handling drop-in payments, and assisting in case of injuries. Outdoor work and varied shifts are required.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within four weeks of hire (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate instruction to participants.
• Ensure safety of participants at all times.
• Communicate clearly with staff and participants.
• Register and collect payments from drop-in participants and issue receipts.
• Assist participants in case of injury or illness.
• Encourage respect for others and facilities.

Skills

Instructional skills

Communication

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Department: Recreation

Position Type: Part-time Seasonal (Time-limited, maximum 40 hours per week/1000 hours per season)

Job Posting Duration:

• Opens: October 29, 2026
• Closes: Position will remain open until filled

Job Summary

The Instructor I, Recreation position for our Adult Nordic Ski program is responsible for providing a fun and positive learning environment for program participants.

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

The successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current District policy requirements.

Preferred but not required:

• Knowledge of sports, fitness, aquatics, and recreational activities.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within four (4) weeks of hire.

Essential Functions

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position. These essential job functions listed are required with or without accommodation.

• Provide developmentally age-appropriate instruction to program participants.
• Ensure the safety of participants at all times.
• Communicate with staff and program participants in a clear and respectful manner.
• Register and receive payment from drop-in participants and issue proper receipts.
• Assist participants in the case of injury or illness.
• Encourage respect for other participants, personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Skill and Ability to:

• Learn new activities and tasks; accept and adapt to change.
• Manage difficult situations when needed, such as injury, illness, and disruption.
• Exhibit good leadership qualities, sound judgment, and integrity; accept guidance willingly.

Working Conditions and Aptitudes

• Duties are performed indoors and outdoors, including working in inclement weather, and extreme temperatures.
• Duties primarily performed in a public setting, requiring constant interaction with a variety of people.
• Work effectively with crowds, uncooperative participants during difficult situations, emergency response, and periods of continuous demand.
• Work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays depending on department needs.
• This position is ineligible for remote work. Essential duties cannot be completed without being physically present.

Physical Requirements

• Equal or less than 25% | Focus on a computer screen.
• Equal or less than 50% | Sitting.
• Equal or less than 75% | Standing, walking, bending, and other physical exertion.
• Equal or less than 50% | Pushing, pulling, and kneeling.
• Equal or less than 25% | Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.