Junior Instructor 2026/27

Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort; Pinecrest (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dodge Ridge Ski Resort in Pinecrest, CA, is seeking a Junior Instructor to support Children’s Lessons and help with setup, check-in, and assisting instructors on the snow.

This role requires compassion for children aged 4 to 12, a positive attitude, good physical conditioning, and a willingness to learn. You may work 40–48 hours weekly, including weekends and holidays, with reliable transport to the mountain.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children 4 to 12 years of age.
• Have compassion, patients and understanding for children.
• Enjoy snowsports activities and desire to share your enthusiasm.
• Good physical conditioning, including flexibility, strength and endurance.
• Be safety and risk minded.
• Willingness to continually learn and update knowledge of child development and communication with children.
• Strong and professional communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Neatly groomed, leading to a professional over all appearance.
• Ability to move from task to task, be flexible and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an on-going commitment to delivering excellent customer service. This involves interacting with guests in a courteous manner and being able to answer questions professionally.
• Demonstrate an interest in improving your riding/skiing skills.
• Meet daily with your supervisor to receive your assignment and duties for the day.
• It is important to note that the position of a Junior Instructor involves a considerable amount of walking and time spent on the snow (you must provide your own waterproof boots).
• Assist children with boot/helmet fitting and ski sizing.
• Escort and monitor children needing to use the restroom.
• Assist instructors on and off the snow by helping lessons with students that require extra attention and move students to different classes when necessary.
• Assist with start-of-day set-up and end-of-day clean up.
• Supervise children who are waiting for parents to pick them up or taking a break from their lessons.

Skills

Child interaction

Compassion

Snowsports interest

Physical fitness

Safety minded

Lifelong learning

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Task switching

Job description

Dodge Ridge Ski Resort Pinecrest, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1561

Salary Range: $17.40 To $17.90 Hourly

Summary of Job Purpose

The Junior Instructor is an important part of making the child’s experience a positive one at Dodge Ridge. Anyone working as a Junior Instructor must possess compassion and understanding for children and endless enthusiasm. This position is responsible for assisting in a variety of jobs in Children’s Lessons, from set-up and tear down of the teaching area, greeting and checking in kids for their lessons on the snow, assisting Instructors in beginning lessons, assisting with loading and unloading the carpets and assisting with supervision of our young guests. Ultimately, this position gives the training and knowledge needed to become an instructor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and the qualifications for the position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in the position might be asked to perform or of all the qualifications that may be required now or in the future. We will not ask you to perform a task that is inherently unsafe or that you are not adequately trained to perform. When we do ask for your assistance with any job we expect an enthusiastic and cooperative response.

• Demonstrate an on-going commitment to delivering excellent customer service. This involves interacting with guests in a courteous manner and being able to answer questions professionally.
• Demonstrate an interest in improving your riding/skiing skills.
• Meet daily with your supervisor to receive your assignment and duties for the day.
• It is important to note that the position of a Junior Instructor involves a considerable amount of walking and time spent on the snow (you must provide your own waterproof boots).
• Assist children with boot/helmet fitting and ski sizing.
• Escort and monitor children needing to use the restroom.
• Assist instructors on and off the snow by helping lessons with students that require extra attention and move students to different classes when necessary.
• Assist with start-of-day set-up and end-of-day clean up.
• Supervise children who are waiting for parents to pick them up or taking a break from their lessons.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to work with children 4 to 12 years of age.
• Have compassion, patients and understanding for children.
• Enjoy snowsports activities and desire to share your enthusiasm.
• Good physical conditioning, including flexibility, strength and endurance.
• Be safety and risk minded.
• Willingness to continually learn and update knowledge of child development and communication with children.
• Strong and professional communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Neatly groomed, leading to a professional over all appearance.
• Ability to move from task to task, be flexible and take direction.

Job Attitudes

• Provide a positive and helpful attitude towards all our guests and all Dodge Ridge employees.
• Support the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Support the harmony and goodwill of the Company.
• Be an effective team leader and motivator for the department.

Work Schedules

Weather conditions and the number of guests play a large role in the work scheduling of Dodge Ridge employees.

When conditions are normal, you may be expected to work 40 up to 48 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. During busy periods, you may be expected to work six (6) days a week.

You must arrange for transportation to work so that you arrive at your designated workstation at the scheduled time. Keep in mind that you will often be required to drive on hilly, snowpacked, and icy road surfaces.

Note: The above “Work Schedules” will not apply to employees 18 years and younger due to 40 hours work week laws for minors

Working Conditions

At any time during the ski season, Dodge Ridge employees are often required to perform their tasks in high winds, heavy snowfalls, low visibility, rain, and extremely cold or warm temperatures.

Uniforms

A professional appearance at Dodge Ridge is required. Please wear your name tag and uniform at all times during your scheduled shift. We will provide most of the uniform for you to do your job. However, you will be required to provide some items as part of your job, as listed below. The quality, color, and style of the items must be approved by your manager prior to being worn to work. All hats worn must have the Dodge Ridge logo while on shift.

Items You Must Provide

Waterproof boots / Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Gloves / Black Snowpants