Mountain Sports School Ski/Snowboard Instructor

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass

Discounts on food & beverage

Reciprocal ski benefits

Online Pro Deals

Family/friends ticket discounts

Job summary

Snow King Mountain Resort in Jackson, Wyoming seeks energetic ski and snowboard instructors for seasonal, full-time, part-time, and peak shifts. Base pay ranges from $17 to $23.50 per hour, with incentive-based raises available.

Roles include teaching children and adults, ensuring safety, and delivering outstanding guest experiences. Requirements include 18+ yrs, HS diploma, background check, and the ability to work holidays/weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Works well in a team and can adapt to varying duties.

Responsibilities

• Instruct guests in skiing/snowboarding at various levels.
• Communicate lesson content and evaluate progress with guests.
• Match guests to appropriate skill levels and adjust with supervision.
• Ensure guest safety on varied terrain and weather conditions.
• Assist with equipment fitting and lesson logistics.
• Attend morning and afternoon lineups as scheduled.
• Assist in Mountain Sports School operations and registration processes.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

English fluency

Customer experience

Creativity

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Seasonal

Schedule: Full-time, Part-Time & Peak (e.g. just December Holiday Rush) positions available; Hours of MSS Operation are 9:30 am-6 pm on weekdays and 9:30 am-3:30 pm on weekends; hours flexible depending on Status

Base Pay Rate: $17-23.50/hr. Additional incentive rates based on experience, private requested hours, etc.

Job Description

Snow King Mountain Resort is the iconic Mountain Resort located in the heart of beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It is home to many summer and winter family-friendly attractions as a dual seasonal facility. The Snow King Team is looking for people with a love for the outdoors, a desire to learn, and a commitment to excellent service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to competently ski or snowboard all Green, Blue, and (single) Black terrain at Snow King Mountain; exceptions made on a case-by-case basis
• Ability to physically, clearly, and accurately both communicate & demonstrate instruction to guests within instructor’s assigned levels of Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding
• Ability to discuss the lesson content and evaluate the progress of the lesson with the guest
• Ensuring that guests are matched to appropriate [instructor] skier/snowboarding skill levels and work with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary
• Upholding the highest levels of guest safety on varied terrain in varying winter weather conditions
• Coaching guests to load and unload the chairlift and physically assist children with the process
• Having high levels of guest service skills and customer experience
• Possessing high levels of creativity
• Willingness to teach a family lesson despite varying ages; willingness to teach ages 4+ and/or instructor both disciplines
• Understanding and abiding by the rules and procedures set forth in the Mountain Sports School Operations Manual
• Attending and being responsible for morning & afternoon lineup when scheduled
• Assisting guests with transportation of ski/snowboard equipment
• Supervising children in class at all times; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring the return of children to an identified guardian
• Assisting in the operational responsibilities of the Mountain Sports Schoolprograms including, but not limited to, theregistration process, directing guests to the appropriate equipment fitting source, aiding boot/equipment fitting, sales, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, cleanliness of facilities, and other tasks as assigned by MSS leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• High School or equivalent education
• Successful completion of a background check
• Attend and successfully complete the Mountain Sports School mandatory training session(s)
• Must be available to work holidays and weekends
• Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written)
• Must have excellent guest service and communication skills
• Must work well in a team
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment
• Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions
• Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and browser applications

Employee Benefits:

• Employee season pass (free access to all activities and skiing/snowboarding on the mountain)
• Food and Beverage discounts, Retail/Rental discounts, free equipment rentals
• Reciprocal ski benefits and over 40 resorts across the US
• Online Pro Deals
• Discounted tickets for family and friends