Ski & Snowboard School Supervisor - Winter 26-27

Bear Valley; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing options

Job summary

Bear Valley Mountain Resort is seeking a Seasonal Full Time supervisor for Ski & Snowboard School lesson programs in Bear Valley, CA. You will oversee scheduling, motivate instructors, and ensure guest experiences meet high standards using the PSIA/AASI Teaching Model.

The ideal candidate holds a PSIA-AASI Level II or higher and demonstrates enthusiasm, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with Guest Services, Lesson Desk, Rentals, and management.

Qualifications

• PSIA-AASI Level II minimum with ability to ski/ride at advanced level.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for coordinating instructors.
• Experience with scheduling and payroll reporting.
• Knowledge of The Code (NSAA) and PSIA/AASI Teaching Model.

Responsibilities

• Manage lesson programs, including daily coordination with instructors and other supervisors.
• Create and confirm instructor schedules.
• Confirm and communicate instructor daily assignments.
• Maintain lesson inventory based on demand and instructor availability.
• Maintain accurate field sheets for payroll.
• Report on lesson results including no-shows and special requests.
• Oversee outdoor instructional area setup and teardown daily.
• Coordinate training and safety discussions with staff.
• Support performance evaluations and lesson observations.
• Keep staff informed of resort news and events.

Skills

PSIA-AASI Level II

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Training

NSAA Code Knowledge

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Seasonal Full Time NE Bear Valley, CA, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Job Summary

This position is devoted to successfully overseeing the many aspects of the outdoor operations related to Ski & Snowboard School lesson programs and guest experience at Bear Valley Mountain Resort. This role is primarily responsible for scheduling and motivating instructors to teach snow sports using the PSIA/AASI Teaching Model. The position requires working closely with other departments (Guest Services, Lesson Desk, Rentals etc) to ensure a positive guest experience, up to and including the lesson. The ideal candidate must possess a PSIA-AASI Level II or higher (or equivalent experience in a relevant field), enthusiasm and motivation for growing the sport, and excellent communication skills to serve as liaison between guests, instructors and management of all levels.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and necessary qualifications for the position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual might be asked to perform, or of all the qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Employees will not be asked to perform a task that is inherently unsafe, or they are not adequately trained to perform. Collaborative, helpful, and positive attitudes are appreciated in all work assignments.

• Manage lesson programs, including daily coordination with instructors and other supervisors
• Create and confirm instructor schedules
• Confirm and communicate instructor daily assignments
• Maintain lesson inventory based on demand and instructor availability
• Maintain accurate field sheets for payroll
• Accurate reporting of lessons including no-shows, special requests, and conflicts as necessary
• Oversee site set-up, tear down, & clean-up of outdoor snow instructional area on a daily basis
• Work with other S&SB School supervisors to schedule relevant ongoing training
• Maintain Safety Meeting and safety topic records, including Training Logs
• Report on product performance and feedback from instructors and guests
• Assist with Performance Evaluations of instructors including regular lesson observation
• Collaborate with supervisors to keep instructors informed of resort news and events, both Mountain and Village
• Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure instructors receive accurate role-related information
• Available to teach lessons as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• PSIA-AASI Level II minimum with physical capability of skiing/riding at an advanced level in varied conditions (preferred)
• PSIA-AASI additional certifications preferable, particularly Adaptive or Children's Specialist
• Positive, flexible, solutions oriented and enthusiastic attitude
• Advanced organizational, leadership and communication skills
• Ability to create a student-centered curriculum based on the PSIA/AASI Teaching Model
• Ability to provide training and feedback to instructors, coach for improvement
• Knowledge and practice of The Code , as developed through NSAA
• Ability to define facts, assess problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
• Competency in use of communication tools such as scheduling, sales and email applications
• Competency in use of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel (or similar)

Work Schedules

Weather, snow conditions and the number of guests play a large role in the work schedule for Bear Valley Mountain Resort employees.

When conditions are normal, you may be expected to work 24 to 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. During busy periods - particularly the holiday periods in December, January and February - you may be expected to work additional hours and/or days.

You must arrange for transportation to work so that you arrive at your designated workstation at the scheduled time. Keep in mind that you may be required to drive on hilly, snowpacked, and icy roads. The employee shuttle is available from select locations along highway 4 for return transport to and from work.

Working Conditions

At any time during the ski season, Bear Valley employees are often required to perform their tasks in high winds, heavy snowfalls, low visibility, rain, and extremely cold or warm temperatures.

Employees working inside can expect a noisy environment and frequent contact with guests and other resort employees.

Uniforms

A professional appearance at Bear Valley Mountain Resort is required, and some uniform items will be provided as part of your role, including light shirt/hoody, pants, jacket, hat and nametag. You will be required to provide some items as part of your job, including skis/snowboard, boots, gloves, helmet and eye protection - all in good condition and working order.

Housing

Some shared housing options are available to qualified Bear Valley Mountain Resort employees who can pass a background check and sign a lease agreement. Please indicate whether you are interested in receiving more detailed information on housing.