Ski Instructor 26/27 – Full Time

PSIA-AASI Western Region; United States Virgin Islands; On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Snowbasin Resort is seeking a Ski Instructor to represent the resort on an on-snow team focused on safe, engaging snowboard lessons. You will teach groups including children, adults, and families, ensuring safety, fun, and learning as core priorities.

You will work under the On Snow Supervisor/Program Manager, maintaining equipment and adhering to resort policies while pursuing mandatory certifications and skill development throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be registered with PSIA/AASI.

Responsibilities

• Instruct groups of guests on snowboard lessons and safety.
• Act as guardian for children when parents are unavailable.
• Maintain safety and a welcoming learning environment.
• Adhere to Snowbasin policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Continuously improve teaching skills through training.
• Provide equipment setup and maintenance as needed.
• Collaborate with On Snow Supervisor and Program Manager.
• Support other departments as needed during the season.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Communication skills

PSIA/AASI registration

Job description

As a Ski Instructor you will serve as a professional representative of Snowbasin Resort on an interdependent team dedicated to creating the best possible environment for teaching snowboard lessons. Service is our product and helping guests have a wonderful and safe experience is a primary focus. Safety, fun, and learning are daily tasks in this position. Snowbasin is a PSIA/AASI school with certified staff.

What will you be doing?

• Understand and teach the NSAA Responsibility Code
• Instruct groups of children, adults, or families for the day in a variety of activities including instruction, safety, lunch, special events, and to accept all duties as assigned by the On Snow Supervisor/ Program Manager
• Responsible for individual safety and the safety of guests
• Continue to improve personal technical skills, teaching skills, people skills and knowledge, by attending mandatory and certification training throughout the season
• Act as guardian/caretaker for children in the absence of parent/guardian
• Maintain respectful and professional environment and attitude while working with all levels of ability and making the best terrain choice for developing skills
• Understand and adhere to Ski and Ride School programs, prices, and lesson times
• Read and comply with Snowbasin Employee Handbook and Ski/Ride procedures, including safety, grooming, professional attire, time management, and behavior standards
• Comprehend and act in compliance with information provided by department including Ski and Ride School bulletin boards, daily am huddle, weekly messages, and required monthly team meetings
• Supply personal ski and board equipment, and maintain it in a safe, functional, appropriate, and professional condition
• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for all guests to encourage enjoyment, progression, and learning
• Assist in other departments as needed throughout the season since we work together
• Other duties as assigned

What do you need to be able to do the job?

• Experience and ability to work with children and families
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable, on time, and committed to working
• Be a registered member of PSIA/AASI
• Must be able to work outside in extreme and quickly changing winter mountain conditions
• Patience and the ability to have lots of fun, while working with individuals of all ages and ability
• Ability to stand 6-7 hours per day
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds
• Propensity to quickly react to complex and urgent circumstances
• Ability to navigate Snowbasin Resort (base and slopes) in large crowds
• Reliable transportation to Snowbasin Resort

What will make you stand out?

Current PSIA/AASI certified Level I, 2, or 3