Ski Instructor

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyne Resorts is seeking a Ski Instructor at Summit at Snoqualmie to deliver engaging, safe ski lessons for guests of all ages and abilities. You will report to a Base Area Supervisor and contribute to excellent guest experiences and teamwork on the mountain.

Responsibilities include teaching to PSIA/AASI standards, assessing guest objectives, and adapting instruction for diverse ages, backgrounds, and conditions. Weekend and holiday work required.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16
• Strong guest service and communication skills
• Teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Background screening required

Responsibilities

• Build guest confidence and enthusiasm for skiing.
• Deliver lessons aligned with PSIA/AASI standards.
• Assess guest abilities and objectives.
• Communicate effectively with guests and coworkers.
• Adapt instruction to varying ages and abilities.
• Support peer learning and share best practices.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Teaching/mentoring

Job description

Overview

The Ski Instructor delivers engaging, safe, and effective ski instruction to guests of varying ages and ability levels. Reporting to a Base Area Supervisor, this role creates exceptional guest experiences by fostering confidence, skill development, and a lifelong passion for snow sports. Success is measured through guest satisfaction, teaching excellence, professionalism, and teamwork.

Come work and play at Seattle's home mountain, the Summit at Snoqualmie. Located an hour from Seattle, at the junction where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses Interstate 90. With summer activities ramping up with spectacular Mountain Biking trails and Scenic Lift Rides, there is a lot to do all year long.

Responsibilities

Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

Long Term Thinking

• Build guest confidence and enthusiasm for skiing.
• Participate in training, clinics, and certifications.

Excellence in Execution

• Deliver lessons aligned with PSIA/AASI standards.
• Assess guest abilities and objectives.

Attitude is Everything

• Communicate effectively with guests and coworkers.
• Maintain professionalism under changing mountain conditions.

Develop Great People

• Support peer learning and share best practices.
• Pursue coaching and development opportunities.

Serve First

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Adapt instruction to varying ages and abilities.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

Required

• Minimum age 16.
• Strong guest service and communication skills.
• Teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Background screening required.

Preferred

• PSIA certification.
• Prior ski instruction experience.
• Additional language skills.

Join our team and enjoy The Summit Experience!

Wage and Benefit Info:

The wage range for this positions is: from $21.75-27.75/hr DOE

This is a non-benefited role.

All individuals may contribute to the 401(k). An employee must work 1,000 hours in a calendar year to qualify for the discretionary match (there is a 2 year vesting cliff).

All individuals accrue sick time at 1 hour per 40 hours worked to a maximum of 64 hours per year.

It is the policy of Boyne Resorts to recruit, hire and promote in all job classifications and shall not discriminate with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit factor. Boyne Resorts is committed to valuing individual diversity in the workplace by reaching beyond stereotypical views and using the strengths and different perspectives and unique backgrounds that each person offers. Even more importantly, Boyne Resorts embraces and derives value from the diverse views that each individual brings.