Ski Instructor

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Hot Springs (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Homestead Snow Sports School is seeking an enthusiastic Ski Instructor to teach Alpine skiing to guests of all ages and abilities at The Omni Homestead Resort. You will conduct group, private, and Bunny School lessons, while upholding Omni service standards and safety protocols.

The role requires current PSIA/AASI credentials, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt teaching approaches to individual students.

Qualifications

• Be proficient and current to teach all levels per PSIA/AASI standards.
• Demonstrate proficient skiing/snowboarding at blue level for Homestead terrain.
• Strong communication and personal relationship skills required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Alpine skiing to guests of all ages and abilities.
• Assist with group lessons, private lessons, and Bunny School program as assigned.
• Adhere to Omni Personal Appearance Standard in all interactions.
• Report to ski school schedules and coordinate with staff and desk accordingly.
• Know and teach the Skiers Responsibility Code and Smart Style ethics.
• Educate students on equipment and assess their levels and limitations.
• Ensure safe lift loading and appropriate terrain choices for students.

Skills

PSIA/AASI standards

Teaching

Communication

Job description

Overview:

To service and teach Alpine Skiing to guest and clients of all ages and abilities, providing an exceptional experience at The Omni Homestead Resort, providing best guest service based on Omni Service Standards

Responsibilities:

• Consistently demonstrate and own any and all tasks needed to carry out the Omni MOS. Ensuring that 6 pillars are utilized in all interactions.
• To assist guest with learning and understanding the basic functions of skiing, creating memorable experiences and assisting to develop a passion for this winter sport.
• Be prepared for any lesson that a supervisor assigns, Includes: Group lessons, Private lessons, and Children’s “Bunny School” program
• Know and adhere to the Omni Personal Appearance Standard.
• Report to: 1) Daily Morning Ski school meetings, 2) Any Ski School Group Line up times, and 3) Checking back at ski school desk after ever private lesson taught
• Assist to help guests and other ski area employees
• Must understand Class Management skills which include:
• Safety and Risk Awareness
• Know and teach the “Skiers Responsibility Code”
• Know and teach “Smart Style” Code of ethics for terrain parks
• Educate students on Equipment
• Assess students' proper levels and physical limitations and teach appropriately
• Conduct proper Lift Loading procedures
• Use proper “Terrain Choice” for students and instructors “free skiing”
• Handle all Accidents with students, guests, and yourself with proper reporting procedures for all accidents
• Have knowledge of all Ski School Programs that are offered at The Omni Homestead Snow Sports school

Qualifications:

• Be Proficient and current to teach all levels that you are qualified for based on PSIA/AASI standards
• Demonstrate proficient skiing and/or snowboarding skills at a strong “Blue Level” based on Homestead Ski area ability levels
• Strong Communications and personal relationship skills required