Ski + Ride School Instructor – Winter Season

Winter Park Resort; Winter Park (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Winter Park Resort seeks a Professional Instructor to teach alpine skiing and snowboarding for ages 2 through adults. Role emphasizes safety and fun, with on-snow training and PSIA/AASI certification support. Instructors may receive incentives and tips to boost earnings and pay.

Weekend and holiday availability is required. Responsibilities include leading groups and private lessons, maintaining records, and coordinating with staff via phone and email.

Qualifications

• Experience working with guests of all ages and abilities.
• Enjoys working outdoors.
• Experience coaching or teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach groups, private lessons, or programs for ages 2–14 using current methods.
• Be friendly, engaged, and helpful to guests and colleagues.
• Report to assignments on time at the correct location.
• Use phone and email to review schedule and pay, and maintain class records.
• Prioritize guest safety and address concerns.
• Support operations by greeting guests and assisting others.

Skills

Guest interaction

Outdoor work

Teaching experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Professional Instructor is primarily responsible for teaching alpine skiing and/or snowboarding to the guests of Winter Park Resort aged 2 through adult. Lessons are taught using methods prescribed by the Winter Park Ski & Ride School with an emphasis on safety and fun to meet or exceed the expectations of our guests. WPSRS promotes Instructors’ professional development with extensive on-snow training opportunities with top-tier educators plus financial aid for PSIA/AASI certification exams. Instructors are eligible for sales incentives, hourly incentives, and tips that may significantly increase their take home pay.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. This position is required to work weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Teach lessons as assigned including groups, private lessons, or special programs for adults and/or children ages 2-14 using current methods & age appropriate tactics to meet and exceed our guests expectations. Work assignments will vary daily

Be friendly, engaged, and helpful towards guests and other employees at all times

Report to all assignments on time and at the correct location

Use a phone & email to communicate with staff and guests, to regularly review your schedule & pay, and to maintain accurate class records

Facilitate guests’ needs throughout the day including bio breaks, meals, using lifts, etc. Children must be escorted at all times

Prioritize guest safety in addition to your own. Proactively resolve or report concerns or issues.

Support operations including greeting guests, shadowing or assisting others, operating surface lifts, setup/cleanup, etc.

Set a positive & professional example for other employees as well as our guests

Maintain sufficient physical conditioning

Adhere to all Ski + Ride School and Resort policies

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be 18+ on their start date

Enjoys working outside with guests of all ages and abilities

Experience working with children is preferred

Experience coaching or teaching any subject is preferred

Required: Ski parallel or ride switch on all green and groomed blue terrain. Your ski/snowboard ability may be evaluated

Own or have regular access to all appropriate gear. Your gear may be inspected for safety

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

WAGE:

Hourly Teaching Wage Range: $21 – $45.15 depending on experience according to the WPSRS pay plan

Hourly Non-Teaching Wage: $20

Private Lesson Request Incentive starts at $9/hour. Hourly teaching incentives and tips are available.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, stand, ski or snowboard, utilize a chairlift or gondola, navigate uneven or challenging terrain, lift/pull/carry up to 50 pounds. These physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor/Outdoor:While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be constantly exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise:The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Position type: Full Time