Ski Instructor

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation; Harbor Springs (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Golf Pass

Ski Pass for family

Downhill Mountain Bike Park Pass

Dining Discounts 25%

Resort Discounts 30% on spa

Free Water Park Passes

Lodging Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Housing Availability

Health Insurance

AllyHealth

Job summary

The Highlands is seeking motivated ski instructors to teach guests of all ages. You will organize and conduct group and private lessons, demonstrate proper techniques, and maintain a high level of guest service in winter conditions at Harbor Springs, Michigan.

Flexible hours include full-time, part-time or seasonal opportunities, with duties aligned to PSIA guidelines and Highlands standards for safety and fun.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• PSIA/AASI Level 1 certification is strongly encouraged (or international equivalent).
• Must have a genuine desire to teach and inspire others to enjoy skiing.
• Excellent guest service orientation.
• Growth mindset with openness to feedback.
• Basic English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct group and private ski lessons for guests.
• Demonstrate proper ski techniques per Highlands Snowsports School standards.
• Communicate with students, supervisors and team members effectively.
• Adhere to resort policies and the Snowsports School Manual.
• Work outdoors in winter conditions and be available during holidays.

Skills

Communication

Guest service

Teaching skiing

Bilingual/English

Job description

Overview

Teach guests how to ski and enjoy the winter environment. A love of the sport and the desire to continually improve both personal skiing skills and teaching ability are important.

Some perks of working for The Highlands include:

• Free Golf Pass and Ski Pass for both you and your family
• Free downhill mountain bike park season pass for you and your family
• 40% off at the various Boyne Restaurants
• Discounts at other Boyne Resorts such as 30% spa treatments at the Inn at Bay Harbor and Boyne Mountain
• Free Passes to Avalanche Bay Water Park at Boyne Mountain
• Discounts on lodging for Friends and Family
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Member Housing available on a first come first serve basis*

Team Member Perks

• Free Golf and Ski Passes – Enjoy outdoor activities with free access for you and your family.
• Downhill Mountain Bike Park Pass – Complimentary access for biking enthusiasts.
• Dining Discounts – Receive 25% off at Boyne restaurants.
• Resort Discounts – Save 30% on spa treatments and other services at Boyne Resorts.
• Free Water Park Passes – Access to Avalanche Bay Water Park.
• Lodging Discounts – Special rates for friends and family.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continuing education.
• Housing Availability – First-come, first-served team member housing.
• Health Insurance – Available for Full-Time Year-Round Team Members.
• AllyHealth – Access to health services for all employees.

Our Core Values

• LEADS by Serving
• Long-Term Thinking
• Excellence in Execution
• Attitude is Everything
• Develop Great People
• Serve our team members first so they can, in turn, serve our guests and community

Responsibilities

The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this classification and are not all-inclusive of the specific position.

• Must be comfortable setting up an environment conducive to safety, fun and learning.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, supervisors, managers, and other team members.
• Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.
• Must be able to work outside in extreme and quickly changing winter weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment.
• Must be able to maintain a great guest service attitude while working with beginner students on green terrain throughout the season.
• Must have availability during holiday periods (December 26th – 31st, January 16th – 18th, February 13th – 15th).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Organize and conduct both group and private ski lessons for guests.
• Demonstrate and communicate proper ski techniques in accordance with the guidelines established by the Highlands Snowsports School and Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA).
• Be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the resort Team Member Handbook and the Snowsports School Manual.

Qualifications

• 18 + years of age.
• Must be reliable, dependable, and timely.
• PSIA/AASI Certified Level 1 status strongly encouraged (or international equivalent).
• Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.
• A great guest service personality.
• A growth mindset (an openness to learning and feedback).
• Basic English language skills.
• Previous experience in ski teaching preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to ski for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to teach ski lessons in harsh winter weather (cold, snow, wind, rain, sleet, ice).

Work Environment

• The instructor work environment is primarily outdoors in the winter weather. Temperature can vary greatly throughout the day and from day-to-day.
• Must be able to ski in snow, low visibility, powder, ice, hard pack, rain, sleet.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• The ski instructor position is full-time, part-time, peak part-time, or temporary based on candidate availability.
• Typical work day is 8:30am – 4:30pm.
• Must be available for weekends, weekdays, and holidays.
• Some instructional programs occur in the evening after 4:30pm but never after 9:00pm.