Learning Center Instructor

Massanutten Resort; McGaheysville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Massanutten Resort in Virginia seeks seasonal ski and snowboard instructors. The role emphasizes strong people skills and clear communication, with the ability to lead individuals and small groups.

No teaching experience is required, and applicants must be at least 18 (or 17 if previously employed at the Ski School Learning Center). Instructors teach snow sports at a basic level, following Safety Learning guidelines and PSIA/AASI concepts.

Qualifications

• Good people skills and excellent communication.
• Ability to ski/ride at a basic, safe level.
• Willingness to teach snow sports with minimal prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety first in lessons and personal skiing/riding.
• Organize and structure lessons for experience-based outcomes.
• Maintain personal lesson records and payroll information.
• Follow PSIA/AASI Teaching and Coaching concepts.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Skiing ability

Safety awareness

Job description

Massanutten Resort

Job Summary

Position requires good people skills, excellent communication, and the ability to lead individuals and small groups. Duties include working with children or adults teaching snow sports skills beginning at a basic level. No teaching experience is required. Must be at least 18 (unless you have prior experience working at the Ski School Learning Center, then you can apply at 17).

Required

• Ensure personal equipment is functioning safely
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to ski/ride at a basic and safe level

Preferred

• Follow the guide of Safety, Fun Learning, in that order, in all lessons with guests

Job-Type

Seasonal

Typical Schedule

• Days:
  • Varies, including weekends and holidays
  • Instructors set their individual schedule at the start of each season, adjustments must be approved by management
• Hours:
  • Vary, days and evenings
  • 6 to 10 hours a week

Compensation

This position pays $20 per hour while teaching lessons and $13 for other non-teaching time worked in the Learning Center

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety first in all aspects of lessons and personal skiing and riding
• Organize and structure lessons for experience-based outcomes
• Maintain personal lesson record and accurate payroll information
• Follow PSIA/AASI Teaching and Coaching concepts
• Other duties as assigned by management

Licenses & Certifications

• AASI Level 1
• AASI Level 2
• AASI Level 3
• PSIA Level 1
• PSIA Level 2
• PSIA Level 3

Equal Opportunity Employer

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