Mountain Sports School Manager: Lead Instructors

Alyeska Resort; Alyeska (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Season pass

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Spa & dining discounts

Job summary

Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska, seeks a Mountain Sports School Manager to lead our winter and summer Mountain Sports School operations, overseeing instructors, guides, and staff to deliver exceptional instruction and guest experiences.

You will recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate team members; develop group lessons and clinics; manage registrations through Flaik, RTP, and Aspenware; and run budgeting and staffing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Sports Management, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Previous management experience within a Mountain Sports School or similar instructional environment.
• Strong understanding of skiing and snowboarding techniques and instruction.
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent guest service and communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management.
• Ability to analyze operational data and performance reports.
• PSIA-AASI Level 3 preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Mountain Sports School instructors, guides, administrative staff, and support personnel.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate team members to maintain high instructional standards.
• Develop and manage group lessons, private instruction, specialty clinics, and other mountain sports programs.
• Oversee lesson registration and booking processes through Flaik, RTP, and Aspenware.
• Manage daily operations, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, expenses, and resource allocation.
• Build relationships with local schools, organizations, and community groups to generate new business.
• Represent Alyeska Mountain Sports School within the community and mountain sports industry.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Budgeting

Scheduling

Guest service

Operations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Sports Management

PSIA-AASI Level 3 preferred

First Aid & CPR certification preferred

Tools

Flaik

RTP

Aspenware

Job description

Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska, seeks a Mountain Sports School Manager to lead our winter and summer Mountain Sports School operations, overseeing instructors, guides, and staff to deliver exceptional instruction and guest experiences.

You will recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate team members; develop group lessons and clinics; manage registrations through Flaik, RTP, and Aspenware; and run budgeting and staffing.