Ski and Snowboard Instructor

SUNRISE PARK RESORT; Greer (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Park Resort in Greer, AZ seeks an Instructor to guide guests in skiing or snowboarding and to uphold safety and fun on the mountain.

You will work with a team, provide group and individual lessons, and help maintain a welcoming learning environment for all ages and abilities.

Applicants should be 16 or older, be working toward or have PSIA or AASI certification, and be capable of lifting 50 lbs while teaching in variable mountain conditions.

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

• Ensures guest satisfaction with safe, friendly, efficient service.
• Provides exceptional guest service in a group ski lesson through personable use of modern teaching techniques.
• Instructs and educates guest in skiing and/or snowboarding, using modern teaching techniques.
• Maintains an environment of safety, fun and learning.
• Clarifies guest expectations and goals at the start 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.
• Uses effective pacing that is appropriate for student’s ability level.
• Participates in snowboarding or skiing clinics to stay current with teaching methods and techniques.
• Maintains a cheerful, professional attitude.
• Communicates daily with fellow staff to stay aware of mountain operations and activities.
• Helps with setup/tear down of beginner area and light cleaning of Children’s Center.
• Assists in the rental shop by fitting children with ski equipment.

Job description

Description

Position Summary

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 departent 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.

Essential Duties

• 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.

Requirements

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.