Ski School Manager - Winter 26.27

Schweitzer; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials

Free skiing and snowboarding at Altera

401k plan

Discounted lift tickets

Restaurant discounts

Employee discounts on gear

Pro deals from top brands

Job summary

Snowshoe Mountain Resort is seeking a dynamic leader to head our Children’s Ski and Snowboard School (Kids World) and Pre-Ski School (Child Care). You will recruit, train, and guide a talented team, shaping lessons, safety protocols, and guest experiences across winter and summer programming.

You will establish standards, coordinate onboarding, and collaborate on SOPs while driving service quality and operational efficiency on the mountain.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• PSIA/AASI Level II (or higher) or comparable teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety practices; CPR/first aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Bike School, Children’s Ski & Snowboard School (Kids World), and Pre-Ski School (Child Care): Recruit, train, and develop top-tier staff.
• Create and update procedural and training materials.
• Establish training schedules and guidelines.
• Ensure staff meet departmental standards and child-to-staff ratios.
• Conduct regular performance audits and manage specific programming and events.
• Develop service standards, KPIs, and staff recognition programs.
• Oversee onboarding, including interviews, paperwork, and housing.
• Update handbooks and training materials.
• Collaborate on SOPs for teaching methodologies, guest services, and safety.
• Manage inventory and order supplies.
• Match instructors to roles and handle quality control.
• Support instructors with challenges and monitor performance.
• Foster high standards, open communication, and manage operations in the Director’s absence.
• Assist supervisory staff with daily duties.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Flex Year Round Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent. Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209 Start Date: Middle to End of November This is a Flex Position for 9-11 months per year; you can use your off months to travel or visit friends and family! This position is benefit eligible after the first 30 days of employment. Schedule: May require working early mornings, weekends, and holidays If you're seeing this job, we're still hiring and accepting applications

Employee Perks:

• Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials Coverage available
• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!
• 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
• 50% off Snowshoe Quick Service Restaurants and 30% off Snowshoe Full Service Restaurants (excludes alcohol)
• 40% off Retail Merchandise and 45% off Mountain Essentials (excludes hard goods, 2 hard good sales for employees throughout winter)
• Pro Deals from some of the industry’s top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Why Work with Us?

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for snow sports and childcare? Snowshoe Mountain Resort is on the hunt for an energetic and visionary individual to take charge of our Children’s Ski and Snowboard School (Kids World), Pre-Ski School (childcare), and Bike School programming. In this pivotal role, you’ll inspire and guide our talented team, ensuring that every lesson and activity not only meets but exceeds our guests' expectations. You’ll drive our mission forward, creating unforgettable experiences while achieving outstanding financial results. If you’re ready to make a thrilling impact and elevate our mountain adventures, we want you on our team!

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage Bike School, Children’s Ski & Snowboard School (Kids World), and Pre-Ski School (Child Care): Recruit, train, and develop top-tier staff.
• Create and update procedural and training materials.
• Establish training schedules and guidelines.
• Ensure staff meet departmental standards and child-to-staff ratios.
• Conduct regular performance audits and manage specific programming and events.
• Develop service standards, KPIs, and staff recognition programs.
• Oversee onboarding, including interviews, paperwork, and housing.
• Update handbooks and training materials.
• Collaborate on SOPs for teaching methodologies, guest services, and safety.
• Manage inventory and order supplies.
• Match instructors to roles and handle quality control.
• Support instructors with challenges and monitor performance.
• Foster high standards, open communication, and manage operations in the Director’s absence.
• Assist supervisory staff with daily duties.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

PSIA/AASI Level II (or higher) or comparable (four years fulltime teaching experience would be comparable) Knowledge of safety practices, CPR/first aid certification preferred

All Information above is subject to change at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.

Snowshoe, when you first hear the name, instinctually everyone's thoughts immediately settle on winter sports. While it's true that in 1974 Snowshoe Mountain nestled its roots in West Virginia's Cheat Mountain range as a small ski town, we've grown into quite the outdoor adventure mecca. With 11,000 acres of explorable terrain, a legendary bike park, three unique ski areas, and activities like paddle boarding, RZR tours, snowmobiling, snowtubing, music festivals, and international competitive events; the options are endless for anyone willing to embrace our Forever Wild lifestyle. Here on the mountain, we believe to provide the best guest experience you must live that experience yourself...so we work hard, play harder, and get paid doing what we love!

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