Rikert Nordic Ski School Instructor (26-27 Season S01438)

Middlebury College; Ripton (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MiddCard Privileges

Season pass discounts

Job summary

Middlebury College's Rikert Outdoor Center seeks staff to teach Nordic skiing and snowshoeing to guests of all ages, while serving as Mountain Ambassador and welcoming visitors.

You'll work with a team to provide the best environment for lessons, support other departments as needed, and enjoy MiddCard privileges and season-pass discounts as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to Nordic ski proficiently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to situations.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for missing or injured students and guests.
• PSIA certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Nordic ski lessons to guests of all ages and abilities.
• Serve as Mountain Ambassador - welcoming, assisting and directing guests.
• Teach snowshoeing and Fat biking per experience and ability.
• Work as part of a team dedicated to creating the best possible environment for taking and teaching a lesson.
• Work cooperatively with all Rikert departments. Be prepared to assist other departments as needed.
• Perform other operational duties of the Outdoor Center as seen fit by the Director.

Skills

Nordic skiing

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Public interaction

Enthusiastic

Education

21 years of age or older

PSIA certification preferred but not required

Job description

Responsibilities

• Teach Nordic ski lessons to guests of all ages and abilities.
• Serve as Mountain Ambassador - welcoming, assisting and directing guests.

• Teach snowshoeing and Fat biking per experience and ability.

• Work as part of a team dedicated to creating the best possible environment for taking and teaching a lesson.
• Work cooperatively with all Rikert departments. Be prepared to assist other departments as needed.
• Perform other operational duties of the Outdoor Center as seen fit by the Director.

Compensation for this position is at $17.50/hour

• Experience teaching Nordic skiing preferred

• Experience working with the public
• Team player
• Enthusiastic demeanor

Qualifications

• Ability to Nordic ski proficiently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to adapt to situations
• Ability to connect with people and understand group dynamics
• Knowledge of the safety procedures for missing or injured students and guests

Education & Training

• 21 years of age or older
• PSIA certification preferred but not required

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Ski Touring Center