Ski/Ride Instructor: Winter 2026/2027

Saddleback Gear Company; Maine; In loco; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Part-time

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Saddleback Gear Company is seeking certified ski/ride instructors for the 2026/2027 season at Rangeley, Maine. This part-time seasonal role involves delivering high-quality ski and snowboard instruction to groups and individuals, while providing excellent guest service in a safe, fun environment.

Interviews begin mid-late summer. You will work with the Saddleback Ski School, adhere to safety manuals, complete required training, and demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching.

Competenze

• High level intermediate to expert skiing and snowboarding
• Excellent communication and guest service skills
• Must work well in a team
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends
• PSIA/AASI Level 1 certification preferred

Mansioni

• Pass background check before working with children
• Organize and conduct both group and private lessons for children and adults
• Follow Saddleback safety and ski school policies
• Deliver outstanding customer service as a Saddleback ambassador
• Attend safety training sessions and complete required paperwork
• Be on time and prepared for lessons; adapt to student level and terrain

Conoscenze

Skiing

Snowboarding

Guest service

Teamwork

Holiday/weekend availability

Formazione

High school diploma

PSIA/AASI Level 1 preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

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Ski/Ride Instructor: Winter 2026/2027

Part Time Seasonal Rangeley, ME, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1128

Hiring for 2026/2027 Ski Season. Interviews will begin mid-late summer.

Basic Function and Overview: Certified Professional Instructors will deliver quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals, providing great guest service in a safe and fun environment.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Ski School Uniform are only to be worn when teaching or in an approved clinic/peer coaching session on approved terrain.

• Pass background check before working with children.
• Organize and conduct both group and private ski or ride lessons for children and adults in accordance with the resort’s and AASI guidelines.
• Adhere to the Arctaris Saddleback Safety Manual, Employee Manual, and “Ski for Work” Policy.
• Deliver outstanding customer service as an ambassador of Saddleback.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for skiing/snowboarding in your teaching and riding.
• Attend required “Ski for Work” and safety training sessions. You must have Supervisor sign off on the “Ski for Work” policy.
• Have your bindings checked prior to the start of the season.
• Attend clinics and study PSIA/AASI literature to learn strategies/exercises for teaching ski or snowboard lessons and practice these exercises.
• Be on time for lessons, prepared to teach.
• Use appropriate exercises, terrain and lifts for the level of students that you are teaching.
• Learn emergency procedures in the event that there is an injury in a lesson. Complete all accident reports with witness statements.
• Communicate effectively with guests, staff members and the Ski School Supervisor.
• Communicate conflicts to the director.
• Report on the job injuries to the director immediately. Accident reports must be completed within 24 hours.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• High level intermediate to expert level skiing and snowboarding skills.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Must work well in a team.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A worker’s permit may be applicable.
• PSIA/AASI Level 1 Certified is preferred

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Skate and/or climb uphill to assist students.
• Adequate (knee, hip and shoulder) joint stability and physical strength and endurance to perform prolonged periods (3+ hours) of sustained snow sport instructional activities.
• Able to remain on feet, in the cold, rain, snow, and wind for more than 4 hours at a time.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and other unplanned situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.