Ski Instructor

Inn at Bay Harbor; Harbor Springs (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season passes

Health insurance

Employee dining discounts

Team housing available

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Inn at Bay Harbor in Harbor Springs, MI, is seeking experienced ski instructors to teach guests of all ages. You will organize and conduct group and private lessons, demonstrate techniques, and maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.

You should be comfortable outdoors in winter conditions, able to work weekends and holidays, and communicate PSIA guidelines. Prior ski-teaching experience and a friendly guest-service attitude are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Must be reliable, dependable, and timely.
• PSIA/AASI Certified Level 1 status is 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.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct both group and private ski lessons for guests.
• Demonstrate and communicate proper ski techniques in accordance with PSIA guidelines.
• Be familiar with and adhere to the policies of the Snowsports School Manual and Team Member Handbook.
• Create a safe, fun, and productive learning environment for students on green terrain.
• Communicate effectively with students, supervisors, managers, and team members.
• Work outdoors in varied winter weather and maintain a positive guest service attitude.

Skills

Communication skills

Guest service

Growth mindset

Reliability

English language

Education

PSIA/AASI Certified Level 1

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.

Perks

• Free Golf Pass and Ski Pass for both you and your family
• Free downhill mountain bike park season pass
• 40% off at 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-served basis*
• Health Insurance – available for full‑time year‑round team members
• AllyHealth – access to health services for all employees

Core Values

• 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

• 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 is 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 & 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.