Sugarloaf Ski and Snowboard Instructors

Sugarloaf; Carrabassett Valley (ME); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lift pass

Discounts at resort F&B and retail

Discounted lessons and rentals

Access to Nordic trails

Discounted passes at partner resorts

Job summary

Sugarloaf is hiring enthusiastic Ski/Snowboard Instructors for the winter season, offering full-time and part-time roles in the Seasonal Program and Daily Lessons. Instructors teach guests of all ages and abilities, with emphasis on beginners and kids, sharing their passion for the mountain.

You don't need to be an expert skier or rider—just a love of the sport and a desire to improve. The starting wage is $17 per hour, with potential increases based on performance and PSIA trainings.

Qualifications

• Certified status preferred, but not mandatory.
• A vibrant and enthusiastic approach to guest service that reflects a genuine love for the outdoors is essential.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays, as these are our busiest times.

Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable setting up and maintaining an environment conducive to safety, fun, and learning.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with guests, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Must be reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• 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 mountain 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 (beginner) terrain as well as all other students throughout the season

Skills

Strong communication skills

Guest service orientation

Enthusiastic/outgoing

Love of outdoor sports

Job description

Overview Sugarloaf is looking for enthusiastic and outgoing people to join our team as full-time and part-time Seasonal Program and Daily Lesson Instructors this winter season. The role of a Ski/Snowboard Instructor is to teach guests how to ski or ride and to enjoy the mountain environment. All instructors must be willing to work with all ages and abilities, especially children and beginners. It is not necessary to be an excellent skier or rider, but a love of the sport and the desire to continually improve regardless of current ability is important. The starting wage for this role is $17/hr with the opportunity for increases based upon performance and successful completion of PSIA trainings. If you enjoy sharing your passion for outdoor pursuits and working with a fun and supportive group, this is the job for you. Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable setting up and maintaining an environment conducive to safety, fun, and learning.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with guests, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Must be reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• 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 mountain 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 (beginner) terrain as well as all other students throughout the season

Qualifications

• Certified status preferred, but not mandatory.
• A vibrant and enthusiastic approach to guest service that reflects a genuine love for the outdoors is essential.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays, as these are our busiest times.

Sugarloaf Team Member Benefits Include

• Free lift pass for skiing and/or riding
• Discounts at resort F&B and retail locations
• Discounted ski/snowboard lessons and rentals
• Access to Nordic trails and discounted equipment rentals at our Outdoor Center location
• Discounted passes at other Boyne and partner resorts