Ski & Ride School Supervisor - Full-Time, On-Mountain

PSIA-AASI Western Region; Pinecrest (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ski & Ride School Supervisor role at PSIA-AASI Western Region oversees daily school operations, schedules instructors, levels students, and ensures lesson quality on the mountain and base areas. It may involve coaching and teaching as needed and requires strong leadership and safety focus.

The position emphasizes supervising staff, coordinating training, and maintaining guest satisfaction with emphasis on seasonally variable business needs and extreme weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Advanced ski/snowboarding ability desired.
• PSIA-AASI certification desired.
• Prior supervisory experience desired.
• Willingness to continue professional development by improving skiing/snowboarding and instruction via attending both in-house clinics and PSIA/AASI functions.
• Well educated in the PSIA-AASI Teaching Systems and the Dodge Ridge Si & Ride School progressions.
• Strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the technical knowledge and methodology required to explain the fundamentals of skiing and snowboarding.
• Must be aware of the ski area’s terrain and facilities.
• Must be neatly groomed and have ski/snowboard equipment in good condition, contributing to a professional overall appearance.
• Safety and risk oriented.
• Possess strong multitasking skills and be extremely flexible regarding work duties.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work during extreme weather conditions.
• Good physical conditioning.
• Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet MVR qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Assist with hiring, motivating, evaluating, and directing staff to ensure adequate guidance and resources to accomplish departmental goals.
• Use professional discretion in assigning lessons to instructors to create the best guest experience.
• Complete required daily documentation neatly and accurately.
• Assist and support Instructors in the teaching areas and on the mountain.
• Supervise and observe the teaching and learning progress of classes, providing support and coaching when needed.
• Continually monitor class sizes and splits; make decisions to promote profitability, safety, and quality.
• Set a good example for instructors by improving your own skiing, riding, teaching, and management skills.
• Be leaders in the department risk management program.
• Assist with the development and application of departmental training; update training documentation.
• Work with snow removal teams on snowy mornings.
• Help with setup and tear-down of daily lesson equipment, signage, and fencing.
• Teach lessons and comply with the job description for a Ski & Ride Instructor as business levels dictate.

Skills

Ski/Snowboard Proficiency

PSIA-AASI Certification

Supervisory Experience

Staff Training

Safety Protocols

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ski & Ride School Supervisor role at PSIA-AASI Western Region oversees daily school operations, schedules instructors, levels students, and ensures lesson quality on the mountain and base areas. It may involve coaching and teaching as needed and requires strong leadership and safety focus.

The position emphasizes supervising staff, coordinating training, and maintaining guest satisfaction with emphasis on seasonally variable business needs and extreme weather conditions.