Ski/Snowboard Instructor

LOST VALLEY MANAGEMENT LLC; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

LOST VALLEY MANAGEMENT LLC is seeking part-time ski/instruction staff for the winter season in Auburn, ME. In this role you will teach groups and individuals, focusing on safe, fun, and progressive skiing and riding techniques in varying conditions.

Commitment runs mid-December through the end of March, with instructor training starting November 16 and ongoing clinics to improve personal skills. Strong customer service and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must pass background check to work with children
• Clear verbal communication and skiing ability required
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to work during peak times and in bad weather

Responsibilities

• Instructs groups and/or individuals in a fun lesson format
• Teaches proper technique appropriate to the ability level of those being instructed
• Promotes safety and gives students knowledge to remain safe when they leave lessons to ski/ride on their own
• Participates in clinics and free-skiing to constantly improve personal skiing skills
• Attends PSIA and AASI clinics, and takes appropriate exams, on an ongoing basis
• Instructor Training Course Required
• Greet guests and direct guests to proper lesson locations
• Must successfully complete instructor training

Skills

Clear verbal communication

Ski or snowboard proficiency

Patience and teaching passion

Flexibility for peak times

Job description

Season: Winter Seasonal

Time: Part-Time

PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE -

Job Summary:

Instructs skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities on how to improve their ski/ride skill, while providing a fun and effective learning environment.

This position runs from midof December through the end of March.

Essential Functions:

• Instructs groups and /or individuals in a fun lesson format
• Teaches proper technique appropriate to the ability level of those being instructed
• Promotes safety and gives students the knowledge to remain safe when they leave lessons to ski/ride on their own
• Participates in clinics and free-skiing to constantly improve personal skiing skills
• Attends PSIA and AASI clinics, and takes appropriate exams, on an ongoing basis
• Instructor Training Course Required
• Greet guests and direct guests to proper lesson locations
• Must successfully complete instructor training

NOTE:

All Lost Valley employees are required to perform alternate functions from time to time, both within and outside of their assigned department, particularly during peak periods such as holiday weekends.

Customer Service Expectations:

Must be helpful, friendly, courteous and professional in accordance with Lost Valley's commitment to providing superior customer service. Treats each lesson recipient as an important individual when providing instruction.

Qualifications:

• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Patience, and a love of the outdoors and teaching
• Must pass background check necessary to work with children

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Clear verbal communication skills
• Ability to ski or snowboard safely and confidently in all conditions and in varying types of terrain at all times
• Ability to work during peak times and in bad weather

Training:

Applicants will need to attend our instructor training course which starts on November 16th

Physical and Mental Demands:

Must be capable of skiing/riding for prolonged periods of time (2+ hours at a time) to teach lessons. Dealing with demanding customers can be stressful.

Work Environment:

Work is performed both outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind, and rain, on varied snow surfaces, as well as indoors. Indoor time is spent meeting and greeting, and in the Ski and Snowboard School meeting roomwith children, parents, and individuals

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.