Ski and Snowboard Instructor

Sunrise; Arizona; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing/riding

Discounted resort amenities

Job summary

Sunrise Park Resort in Greer, Arizona seeks a professional Snowsports instructor to guide guests and teach skiing or snowboarding, delivering safe, fun lessons and stellar service.

You will work with the Ski School team, select terrain, adapt pace to ability, and assist in beginner areas and rentals as needed. Must have PSIA/AASI desiring certification, be 16 or older, and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or older.
• Desire PSIA or AASI certification.
• Must be intermediate or above in ski and/or snowboard skill level.
• Skiing and/or snowboarding up to 4.5 hours per day in extreme weather conditions.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assures customer satisfaction with safe, friendly and efficient service.
• Provides exceptional guest service in a group ski lesson through personable use of modern teaching techniques.
• Instructs and educates guests in skiing and/or snowboarding using modern teaching techniques.
• Maintains an environment of safety, fun and learning.
• Communicates daily with fellow staff to maintain awareness of mountain operations and activities.

Skills

PSIA/AASI certification desire

Guest service

Interpersonal communication

Job description

The Instructor serves as a professional Snowsports guide and representative of Sunrise Park Resort. They work as a member of an interdependent team, both within the Ski School department and the resort, dedicated to creating the best possible environment for taking and teaching a ski or snowboard lesson. This job encompasses working not only with students, but with all guests and other employees, fulfilling the guest service orientation of Sunrise Park Resort, both on and off the job.

Full Description

• Assures customer satisfaction with safe, friendly and efficient service.
• Provides exceptional guest service in a group ski lesson through personable use of modem teaching techniques.
• Instructs and educates guest in skiing and/or snowboarding, using modem teaching techniques.
• Maintains an environment of safety, fun and learning.
• Clarify customer’s expectations and goals at the beginning of each lesson.
• Provides individual or group instruction on skiing.
• Analyzes problems and resolves them in a positive and safe manner.
• Selects appropriate terrain for skills being developed.
• Use effective pacing that is appropriate for student's ability level.
• Participates in snowboard or skiing clinics to keep current with the most modem and efficient teaching methods and techniques
• Must maintain a cheerful, professional attitude.
• Communicates daily with fellow staff to maintain awareness of mountain operations and activities.
• Helps with set up/tear down of beginner area as well as light cleaning of Children's Center.
• Assists in the rental shop by fitting children with ski equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or older.
• Desire PSIA or AASI certification
• Must be intermediate or above in ski and/or snowboard skill level.
• Skiing and/or snowboarding up to 4.5 hours per day in extreme weather conditions.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

About Sunrise Park Resort:

Sunrise Park Resort is a wholly owned and operated tribal entity of the White Mountain Apache Tribe and is located in Greer, Arizona. Sunrise is Arizona's premier mountain resort destination. Elevation - 9,200 feet above sea level.

Tribal Hiring Preference:

Sunrise Park Resort applies the White Mountain Apache Tribe's preference policy. Preference in hiring will be given to qualified candidates who are enrolled tribal members in the White Mountain Apache Tribe or enrolled in other federally recognized tribes.

Employment Status: Full-Time; Non-Exempt

Qualifications: Desire PSIA or AASI certification

Compensation:

• Voluntary retirement plan (optional)
• Skiing, riding for free at Sunrise Park Resort. Deeply discounted access to additional resort amenities such as dining, and mountain biking and discounted merchandise available through the retail division.