New Ski & Snowboard Instructor - Winter 2026/27

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Jay (VT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season passes for employee and depend-

Job summary

Jay Peak Ski Resort is seeking a Ski & Snowboard Instructor to deliver high-quality on-snow instruction across groups and individual sessions. You will contribute to a collaborative team, follow resort policies, and participate in ongoing PSIA/ AASI training to maintain credentials.

We offer flexible scheduling, comprehensive training, and a supportive mountain community focused on guests’ exceptional experiences and safety in winter conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively with guests and staff.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ski or snowboard instruction to guests in group or 1-on-1 formats.
• Maintain safety and foster learning for all ages and skill levels.
• Utilize WhenToWork for scheduling and attendance tracking.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PSIA Certification

Tools

WhenToWork scheduling

Job description

WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK?We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone-we’re looking for you.IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL GETWage: $17.25 - $23.00 per hourPaid Sick Time401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of serviceFREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependentsEmployee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)Seasonal employee partiesRegular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and partiesFor a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property, click hereSUMMARYThe Ski & Snowboard Instructor role provides direct ski or snowboarding instruction to guests in various formats (group, 1-on-1) and terrains. The Ski & Snowboard instructor participates in teambuilding and skill building exercises and actively maintains and/or improves their instructing credentials.We offer flexible scheduling within the needs of our team and provide comprehensive training to get you ready. Join a supportive, energetic crew that thrives on mountain life, delivering exceptional experiences to our guests.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned)Provide friendly and welcoming service to guests of all ages and skill levelsDelivering high-quality, professional instruction to guestsResponsible for the safety and learning of students in lessonsActively utilize WhenToWork scheduling app to stay aware of schedule and maintain good attendanceBe aware of and follow all resort and department policies/proceduresAbility to work outdoors in the winter mountain environmentActive participation in trainings throughout the season (ongoing, in-house, PSIA/AASI)Uphold customer service approach:Know where they are coming fromMake a plan for their successTeach with empathyOpportunity to support other departments may be availableSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.You must have your own ski/ride equipment including helmet (which we can help with) and complete on-snow and off-snow training at the start of the season. Instructors must be energetic, passionate, hardworking, support the mission of the resort and follow the company’s policies and procedures.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCELess than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.COMPUTER SKILLSBasic computer skills are needed to utilize the scheduling and attendance systems.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSPSIA Certification is preferred.OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIESExcellent communication and interpersonal skills are an essential part of this position. Must be able to interact cooperatively with all other departments. As an instructor (especially full-timers) it is beneficial for you and the school if you can teach both snowboarding and skiing.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.RESORT CONDITIONSThis is a Winter Resort Area. It requires that work venues are varied, and in many cases include steep stairways, multi-level buildings and outdoor work areas, subject to very cold, sometimes wet or very sunny work sites. Some facilities are located at the base or bottom area and some are semi-remote and can only be reached by traveling via chair lift(s), skis or snowboards. Walking surfaces are frequently frozen, sloped and slippery. Proper footwear is a must, indoors and out. Work days and hours, as well as the number of hours required will vary, with an emphasis on weekends and holidays.