Snowboard Instructor

Boyne Resorts; Harbor Springs (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Golf and Ski Passes

Downhill Mountain Bike Park Pass

Dining Discounts

Free Water Park Passes

Lodging Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Housing Availability

Health Insurance (Full-Time)

Job summary

Boyne Resorts in Harbor Springs, MI seeks a snowboard instructor to guide guests in group and private lessons, delivering proper techniques under Highlands Snowsports School guidelines. You’ll teach outdoors in varied winter conditions, interacting with guests, supervisors, and teammates to foster skill growth and a memorable experience.

The role supports full-time, part-time, peak part-time, or temporary schedules, with typical hours 8:30am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Must be reliable, dependable, and timely.
• PSIA/AASI Certified Level 1 status strongly encouraged (or international equivalent).
• Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.
• A great guest service personality.
• A growth mindset (an openness to learning and feedback).
• Basic English language skills.
• Previous experience in snowboard instructing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct both group and private snowboard lessons for guests.
• Demonstrate and communicate proper snowboard techniques per Highlands Snowsports School and AASI guidelines.
• Be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the resort Team Member Handbook and the Snowsports School Manual.
• Must be comfortable creating a safe, fun, and learning-friendly environment.
• Work outdoors in winter conditions and communicate effectively with students, supervisors, and teammates.
• Available for weekends, weekdays, and holidays; some programs after 4:30pm.

Skills

Communication skills

Guest service

Growth mindset

Basic English

Reliability

Education

PSIA/AASI Certified Level 1 or international equivalent

Job description

Overview

Teach guests how to snowboardand enjoy the winter environment.A love ofthe sportand the desire to continually improve both personalriding skills and teaching ability are important.

Team Member Perks:

Free Golf and Ski Passes – Enjoy outdoor activities with free access for you and your family.
Downhill Mountain Bike Park Pass – Complimentary access for biking enthusiasts.
Dining Discounts – Receive 25% off at Boyne restaurants.

Free Water Park Passes – Access to Avalanche Bay Water Park.
Lodging Discounts – Special rates for friends and family.
Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continuing education.
Housing Availability – First-come, first-served team member housing.
Health Insurance – Available for Full-Time Year-Round Team Members.
AllyHealth – Access to health services for all employees.

Our Core Values: LEADS by Serving

At Boyne Resorts, we believe that great leadership is the key to transforming a good work experience into a great one. Our core values guide us every day as we work to create lasting memories for every guest.

Long-Term Thinking
Excellence in Execution
Attitude is Everything
Develop Create People
Serve our team members first so they can, in turn, serve our guests and community

Responsibilities

The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this classification and are not all-inclusive of the specific position.

• Must be comfortable setting up an environment conducive to safety, fun and learning.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, supervisors, managers, and other team members.
• Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.
• Must be able to work outside in extreme and quickly changing winter weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment.
• Must be able to maintain a great guest service attitude while working with beginner students on green terrain throughout the season.
• Must have availability during holiday periods (December 26th – 31th, January 16th – 18th, February 13th – 15th).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Organize and conduct both group and private snowboard lessons for guests.
• Demonstrate and communicate proper snowboard techniques in accordance with the guidelines established by the Highlands Snowsports School and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI).
• Be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the resort Team Member Handbook and the Snowsports School Manual.

Qualifications

• 18 + years of age.
• Must be reliable, dependable, and timely.
• PSIA/AASI Certified Level 1 status is strongly encouraged (or international equivalent).
• Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.
• A great guest service personality.
• A growth mindset (an openness to learning and feedback).
• Basic English language skills.
• Previous experience in snowboard instructing preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to ride for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must able to teach snowboard lessons in harsh winter weather (cold, snow, wind, rain, sleet, ice).

Work Environment:

• The instructor work environment is primarily outdoors in the winter weather. Temperature can vary greatly throughout the day and from day-to-day.
• Must be able to ride in snow, low visibility, powder, ice, hard pack, rain, sleet.

Position Type and expected hours of work:

• The snowboard instructor position is full-time, part-time, peak part-time, or temporary based on candidate availability.
• Typical work day is 8:30am – 4:30pm.
• Must be available for weekends, weekdays, and holidays.
• Some instructional programs occur in the evening after 4:30pm but never after 9:00pm.

*Single Bed, no pets. If interested, inquire during job interview *$350 month*