Junior Ski or Snowboard Instructor

Bolton Valley; Bolton (VT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bolton Valley is seeking a Junior Ski or Snowboard Instructor to join our Ski and Ride School. This part-time seasonal role teaches skiers of all ages and abilities, while delivering a fun and safe learning environment and supporting department operations.

You will assist with scheduling, bookings, terrain parks, facilities and point-of-sale duties, and report to the Ski and Ride Manager. The position requires maintaining safety and a passion for teaching.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Patience and a love of the outdoors and teaching.
• Background check necessary to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Instructs groups or individuals in a fun lesson format.
• Teaches proper technique appropriate to the ability level.
• Promotes safety and teaches students to stay safe when skiing/riding on their own.
• Participates in clinics and free skiing to improve personal skiing skills.
• Attends PSIA and AASI clinics and exams, on an ongoing basis.
• Pre-season clinics required.
• Greet guests and direct guests to proper lesson locations.
• Must successfully complete instructor training.
• Shovel snow, fix items, and perform general maintenance in the clubhouse.
• Assist injured park guests, and call ski patrol if needed.

Skills

Friendly personality

Patience

Clear communication

Skiing ability

Peak-time availability

Job description

Job Title: Junior Ski or Snowboard Instructor

Department: Ski and Ride School

Position Status: Part-Time-Seasonal

Pay Rate: $15.00/hour

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Ski and Ride Manager

Date: August 27, 2026

Job Summary: Assists in instructing skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities how to improve their ski/ride skill, while providing a fun and effective learning environment. Along with assisting in all facets of the ski / ride department. Scheduling, booking, coordinating, terrain parks, facilities and point of sale duties.

Essential Functions:

• Instructs groups and /or individuals in a fun lesson format
• Teaches proper technique appropriate to the ability level of those being instructed
• Promotes safety and gives students the knowledge to remain safe when they leave lessons to ski/ride on their own
• Participates in clinics and free skiing to constantly improve personal skiing skills
• Attends PSIA and AASI clinics, and takes appropriate exams, on an ongoing basis
• Pre-season clinics required
• Greet guests and direct guests to proper lesson locations
• Must successfully complete instructor training
• Shovel snow, fix broken items, and perform general maintenance in the club house
• Assist injured park guests, and calls ski patrol if needed

NOTE: All Bolton Valley employees are required to perform alternate functions from time to time, both within and outside of their assigned department, particularly during peak periods such as holiday weekends.

Customer Service Expectations: Must be helpful, friendly, courteous and professional in accordance with Bolton’s commitment to providing superior customer service. Treats each lesson recipient as an important individual when providing instruction.

Qualifications:

• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Patience, and a love of the outdoors and teaching
• Must pass background check necessary to work with children

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Clear verbal communication skills
• Ability to always ski safely and confidently in all ski conditions and in varying types of terrain
• Ability to work during peak ski times and in bad weather

Physical and Mental Demands: Must be capable of skiing/riding for prolonged periods of time (2+ hours at a time) to teach lessons. Dealing with demanding customers can be stressful.

Work Environment: Work is performed both outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain, on varied snow surfaces, as well as indoors. Indoor time is spent meeting and greeting, and in the Explorers Clubhouse with children

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Bolton Valley is committed to making our work environment more diverse, equitable, and inclusive by never discriminating against race, religion, color of skin, gender, gender identity, sexuality, disabilities, age, national origin, and veteran status when hiring candidates and within our place of work. We believe that a range of lived experiences, voices, and perspectives directly contribute to the success of our team