Junior Ski Instructor — Learn & Grow with Kids on Snow

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 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.