Seasonal Ski & Ride Instructor — Teach & Inspire Guests

Sugarbush Resort; Warren (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugarbush Resort is seeking seasonal ski and ride instructors for our renowned Ski and Ride School in Vermont. You will teach and supervise children, ensuring safety and a fun learning environment on varied terrain.

Starting wage is $18 per hour, with increases for additional instructor certifications. The role supports both full-time and part-time availability during the winter season, with emphasis on guest service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be intermediate skier/snowboarder, parallel or linking turns on groomed blue terrain.
• Previous teaching/coaching/mentoring or ski/snowboard instructor experience.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of Spanish language is a plus.
• PSIA/AASI Level I, II or III Certification is preferred.
• USSA Certifications preferred.
• Prior ski racing, freestyle background is a plus.
• Considerations given to uncertified candidates with good skiing/riding skills, and enthusiasm to teach others.
• Available to work holidays and weekends.
• Successfully complete mandatory on snow training.
• Must be able to stand and walk on snow for extended periods; able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must have good guest service skills and work well in a team.
• Ability to work in inclement weather in a mountain environment.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the highest levels of safety on varied terrain in a mountain environment, with unpredictable winter weather conditions in a fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment.
• Arrive to work on time prepared for all duties.
• Attend morning meetings.
• Supervise and assist the children in your class at all times including during lunch and snack times.
• Clearly and accurately instruct assigned levels, physically and verbally, per the progressions in our Instructor Guide.
• Provide a safe and fun learning environment through exceptional class handling and creativity.
• Assist liftAttendants to properly load and unload children on the chairlift, lifting children by the vest (if applicable) in accordance with our Kids on Lifts policy.
• Assist in operational responsibilities of children's programs including registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting source, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities.
• Communicate child's lesson content and progress of the lesson with the identified guardian.
• Ensure the return of children to their identified guardians.
• Uphold Company guidelines and the Vermont Skier Safety Act rules and regulations.

Job description

Sugarbush Resort is seeking seasonal ski and ride instructors for our renowned Ski and Ride School in Vermont. You will teach and supervise children, ensuring safety and a fun learning environment on varied terrain.

Starting wage is $18 per hour, with increases for additional instructor certifications. The role supports both full-time and part-time availability during the winter season, with emphasis on guest service and teamwork.