Seasonal Ski & Ride School Apprentice Instructor

Alterra Mountain Company; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Safety commitment

Growth opportunities

Health club membership

Resort discounts

Job summary

Sugarbush Resort in Vermont invites you to join the Ski and Ride School for your dream winter. You will work with top educators, teaching young guests on a variety of terrain in a fun, safety‑minded environment, and you’ll grow within a community known for exceptional guest experiences.

This Apprentice Instructor role requires a minimum of 18 days with a starting pay of $15/hour and increases after completing relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Must be an intermediate skier/snowboarder with blue terrain.
• Experience teaching/coaching or ski/snowboard instruction preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of Spanish language is a plus.
• PSIA/AASI Certification preferred; USSA Certifications preferred.
• Prior ski racing or freestyle background is a plus.
• Available to work holidays and weekends; on-snow training required.
• Ability to stand/walk on snow for extended periods; lift children safely.

Responsibilities

• Uphold safety on varied terrain in winter conditions.
• Arrive on time prepared for duties and attend meetings.
• Supervise and assist children in class at all times.
• Instruct levels clearly per Instructor Guide progressions.
• Provide a safe, fun learning environment with creative teaching.
• Assist with loading/unloading children on chairlifts per policy.
• Support program operations, including registration and equipment fitting.
• Communicate lesson content/progress to guardians; return children to guardians.
• Follow company guidelines and Vermont Skier Safety Act.

Job description

Sugarbush Resort in Vermont invites you to join the Ski and Ride School for your dream winter. You will work with top educators, teaching young guests on a variety of terrain in a fun, safety‑minded environment, and you’ll grow within a community known for exceptional guest experiences.

This Apprentice Instructor role requires a minimum of 18 days with a starting pay of $15/hour and increases after completing relevant certifications.