Ski Instructor - Winter Season 26-27

Alterra Mountain Company; United States; Sur place; USD 26 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

Employee housing

Discounted onsite childcare

Accrued paid sick leave

401(k) match

Great discounts and pro deals

Full medical benefits, vacation time,/

Paid parental leave

Résumé du poste

Alterra Mountain Company is seeking a Ski Instructor at Schweitzer, delivering high-quality lessons and acting as a resort ambassador. You’ll teach children and guests using PSIA/AASI methodologies, emphasizing safety, enjoyment, and skill development in a dynamic mountain environment.

Part-time and full-time schedules are available; you’ll engage in required training and collaborate with teams to ensure guest satisfaction and school standards are met.

Qualifications

• PSIA Certification preferred.
• Excellent and professional verbal communication skills; ability to work in a team environment with a growth mindset.
• Physical capability to ski/snowboard in all terrains and weather conditions; stand for long periods; lift up to 75 lbs.
• Previous experience as a ski/ride instructor preferred.

Responsabilités

• Teach beginner ski lessons, primarily to children ages 4-17.
• Provide safe, engaging lessons tailored to guest ability levels.
• Create a supportive learning environment focused on confidence and progression.
• Assess student abilities and provide constructive feedback.
• Follow all safety protocols and mountain policies.
• Attend required training and professional development opportunities.
• Assist with snow shovelling, learning area setup/teardown, lesson records, incident reports, and other assigned duties.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Formation

PSIA Certification preferred

Description du poste

Seasonal Welcome to Schweitzer where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future.

Perks include:

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
• Employee housing
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Accrued paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Great discounts and access to pro deals
• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

Employment Status: Full Time or Part Time

Seasonal Wage Range: $19.00 to $45.00/hour based on certification and lesson type

See wage scale for current season

Minimum Age: 16

Background Check Required: Yes

Driver Verification Required: No

Position Summary: Ski Instructor

Ski and Ride School coaches deliver quality lessons using Ski and Ride School training materials and PSIA/AASI methodology. Instructors serve as educators and resort ambassadors while promoting safety, fun, learning, and guest satisfaction.

Part-time instructors are expected to work 2-3 days a week, and full-time instructors are expected to work 4-6 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner ski lessons, primarily to children ages 4-17
• Provide safe, engaging lessons tailored to guest ability levels
• Create a supportive learning environment focused on confidence and progression
• Assess student abilities and provide constructive feedback
• Follow all safety protocols and mountain policies
• Attend required training and professional development opportunities
• Assist with snow shovelling, learning area setup/teardown, lesson records, incident reports, and other assigned duties

Specific Job Skills

• License/Certifications- PSIA Certifications preferred
• Physical Capabilities- Employee must be capable of skiing or snowboarding in all types of terrain in varying and sometimes hazardous snow and weather conditions at an intermediate level. Must be capable of standing for long periods of time, in ski/ride equipment. Must be capable of frequently or constantly balancing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, handling and twisting. May require out of the ordinary skiing or snowboarding movements in order to assist children on the mountain. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 75bs.
• Additional- Excellent and professional verbal communication skills are necessary Ability to work in a team environment with a growth mindset and desire to collaborate, communicate and encourage. Willingness to continue personal development in the realms of people skills, teaching skills and technical skills

Education/Related Experience

• Previous experience working with Children preferred.
• Previous experience as a ski/ride instructor preferred.

Equipment and Safety/Protective Equipment Used

• Current and in working condition ski and/or snowboard equipment.
• Ski bindings required to be tested by our repair shop.
• Helmets are required and can be provided at no cost.

Considered by many as the best skiing in Idaho and the best family-friendly resort in the Pacific Northwest, Schweitzer ranks as one of the nation’s top winter destinations with 2,900 acres of incredible terrain thanks to two massive bowls and renowned tree skiing. Located in the rugged Selkirk Mountains of the northern Idaho panhandle, and only 80 miles from Spokane, WA, Schweitzer overlooks the town of Sandpoint, ID and offers breathtaking views of three states, Canada and the impressive Lake Pend Oreille.

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