Snow School Instructor (26-27 Season S01439)

Middlebury College; Hancock (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Family discounts on passes and rentals

Employee store discounts

Dependant season passes

Employee comp pass

Job summary

Middlebury College Snow School invites applicants to join as a part-time instructor at Snow Bowl/Rikert Nordic Center. You will teach lessons for all ages, act as a mountain ambassador, and collaborate with departments to ensure a high-quality experience.

You must be flexible, connect with groups, and prioritize safety; under‑16 hires are Junior Instructors with a lower rate. 14+ age requirement is listed.

Qualifications

• Proficient ski and/or snowboard skills.
• Able to work in team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be flexible – willing to adapt and improvise for effective teaching of skills.
• Must have ability to connect with people and understand group dynamics.
• Knowledge of the safety procedures for missing or injured students and guests.

Responsibilities

• Teaches ski and/or snowboard lessons to guests of all ages and abilities and acts as a mountain ambassador.
• Works as part of a team dedicated to creating the best possible environment for taking and teaching a ski or snowboard lesson.
• Works cooperatively with all Snowbowl departments. Prepared to assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Ski skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

People skills

Safety procedures

Education

Age 14+

Job description

Snow School Instructor Responsibilities

• Teaches ski and/or snowboard lessons to guests of all ages and abilities and acts as a mountain ambassador.
• Works as part of a team dedicated to creating the best possible environment for taking and teaching a ski or snowboard lesson.
• Works cooperatively with all Snowbowl departments. Prepared to assist other departments as needed.

Employees at the Snowbowl and Rikert Nordic Center receive a free season pass and discounts for family for passes, rentals and Snow School.

This is a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The hourly wage for this position is $17.50 per hour.

Applicants under the age of 16 will be hired as Junior Instructors. The hourly rate for a Junior Instructor is $16.50.

Middlebury College students are not eligible for this staff position.

Qualifications

• Proficient ski and/or snowboard skills
• Able to work in team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be flexible – willing to adapt and improvise for effective teaching of skills.
• Must have ability to connect with people and understand group dynamics.
• Knowledge of the safety procedures for missing or injured students and guests.

Education & Training

14 years of age or older

Snowbowl/Rikert Employee Benefits:

• Employee Comp Pass (to Snow Bowl & Rikert)
• Employee Dependent Season Passes (to Snow Bowl & Rikert)
  • FT & PT, 1 Adult Dependent + child dependents
• Employee Buddy Tickets to Snow Bowl or Rikert
  • 5 daily tickets (punch pass)
• 30% off in Retail Store
• F&B TDB
• 50% off Adult & Kid Weekly Programs
• MiddCard Perks
  • College Store
  • Access to Athletic Facilities