Ski/Snowboard Youth Instructor - 15 Year Olds ONLY

Gunstock Mountain Resort; Gilford (NH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunstock Mountain Resort is seeking a 15-year-old Youth Instructor for the winter season. The role focuses on welcoming guests, helping students prepare for ski or snowboard lessons, and assisting lead instructors in supervised areas.

Training will cover PSIA & AASI methods, with emphasis on safety and guest experience. Ideal candidates should be confident across Gunstock terrain, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate a guest-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years old by Dec 1, 2026.
• Seasonal winter position.
• Preseason training on Dec 5, 6, 12 and 13.
• Able to meet and greet guests and assist with lessons.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet Children’s program guests.
• Help students prepare for ski/snowboard lessons.
• Assist lead instructor or lead a lesson in a supervised area.
• Learn PSIA & AASI Teaching Methodology and provide a professional learning environment.
• Match students to appropriate skill levels and work with supervisors on changes.
• Maintain knowledge of Snowsports programs and Gunstock operations.
• Model safe behavior and follow the Skier's Responsibility Code.

Skills

Communication skills

Guest service

Skiing ability

Snowboarding ability

Job description

15-Year-Old Youth Instructor

**THIS POSITION IS ONLY FOR 15-YEAR-OLDS** (as of Dec. 1 2026)

The Children's Programs at Gunstock Mountain Resort have been providing quality Snowsports learning experiences for children of all ages in a fun, supportive, and safe environment for 80 years! We are now accepting applications for 15-year-old Instructors for the winter season to assist with our half-day and full-day Children's programs. Ideal candidates are confident and proficient across more Gunstock terrain and surface conditions and bring the exceptional communications skills and guest-focused attitude that define the Gunstock experience.

You'll spend most of your time:

As a 15-year-old instructor you will spend most of your time:

• Meet and Greet Children's program guests
• Help students prepare for ski/ snowboard lessons
• Assist lead instructor, and in some cases, lead ski or snowboard lesson in a designated supervised area
• Learn the PSIA & AASI Teaching Methodology, provide guests with a professional ski or snowboard learning environment that encourages skill development appropriate for the guests' ability level.
• Upon lesson assignment, meet and greet Snowsports guests in a timely and professional manner; ensure students are matched to appropriate skill level and work with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of all Snowsports programs offered by the Snowsports School, as well as general knowledge of Gunstock's overall operation.
• Continuously model safe behavior and take appropriate action to address or report hazards; follow the Skier's Responsibility Code at all times when skiing/riding at the resort.

Requirements:

Skiers

Intermediate to advanced skiing skills with ability to ski in a comfortable, open-stance parallel (hip-width stance) on all intermediate (Blue) and less challenging, groomed expert (Black) terrain. Ability to ski beginner bumps, while maintaining rhythm and speed control preferred but not required.

Snowboarders

Intermediate to advanced snowboarding skills with ability to ride confidently on all intermediate (Blue) terrain in variable conditions. Ability to ride more challenging terrain and bumps with carved turns preferred but not required.

All New Instructors must be able to provide a minimum of one consistent day per week of availability throughout the season plus at least 5 days of additional availability during holidays or other peak demand periods.

IMPORTANT

All New Instructors must attend four days of preseason training on December 5th, 6th 12th and 13th.