Winter Adventure Camp Coach (Snow Instructor)

Blue Mountain Learning Center at Blue Mountain Resort; Palmerton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Discounts on food & merchandise

Team celebrations

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort's Learning Center is seeking energetic instructors to share their passion for winter sports with young guests. This part-time role requires safety-minded, reliable team players who can lead small groups, deliver engaging lesson plans, and communicate effectively with families.

Responsibilities include weekly lesson progression, check-in and camper sorting, and collaboration with the training team.

Qualifications

• Safety minded and committed to safe practices.
• Exceptional ability to provide outstanding guest service and hospitality.
• Strong group management and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to create lesson plans with support staff.
• PSIA/AASI Certification preferred.
• Positive, enthusiastic and team-oriented mindset.
• Reliable attendance and timeliness.
• Willing to work outside in any conditions.
• At least one year of teaching skiing or snowboarding and/or experience with children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute weekly lesson progression with assigned group.
• Assist with check-in, pick-up, and camper sorting.
• Interact positively with parents at session start/end.
• Help students progress week to week in skills and mountain ability.
• Train and prep for coaching with the training team pre-season.
• Participate in pre-program and weekly debrief meetings.
• Assist program coordinator in ensuring accurate rosters.

Skills

Safety minded

Guest service

Group management

Communication

Lesson planning

PSIA/AASI cert pref

Team player

Reliability

Job description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking outgoing, energetic individuals who are passionate about sharing their love for adventure sports with our guests.

Requirements

• Safety minded & commitment to safe practices
• Exceptional ability to provide outstanding guest service & hospitality
• Strong group management and communication skills (during sessions but also week to week)
• Ability & willingness to create lesson plans (with help from support staff)
• Experience teaching skiing or snowboarding – scheduling preference is given to those with a PSIA / AASI Certification
• A positive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented mindset
• Reliable attendance & timeliness

• Must be willing to work outside, for long periods of time, in any conditions.
• At least one year of teaching skiing or snowboarding AND / OR strong prior experience working with children
• A coach is only required to choose one session but can coach more than one.
• A coach must be available for all the days of that session in order to be scheduled.
• A full shift is required of each instructor in the Learning Center, no matter the lesson type. Weekend WAC shifts start at 8am.
  • When needed, you may be asked to help with teaching other lesson offerings in the Learning Center before or after your WAC session, if you’re not teaching both sessions.
• 8 Week Program
  • Saturday Sessions 8:30am – 11:30pm AND 1pm – 4pm from January 4th to February 22nd
  • Sunday Sessions 8:30am – 11:30pm AND 1pm – 4pm from January 5th to February 23rd
  • Make-Up Session on first weekend in March

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Plan and execute weekly lesson progression with assigned group
• Assist with the check-in, pick-up, and camper sorting process
• Interact positively with parents at the beginning and end of each session
• Help students progress week to week in their skills and mountain ability
• Train and prepare for coaching role with the training team pre-season & continues to invest in personal improvement throughout the season
• Interact during the pre-program and debrief meetings each week
• Assist the program coordinator in ensuring accurate rosters using technical coordinators to facilitate group changes

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We offer the opportunity to join a growing company with over 40 years in the hospitality industry and be a part of setting a new standard of excellence in guest satisfaction. We understand the importance of both personal and professional growth and support our team members in achieving their goals. Team members enjoy benefits including a free season pass and activities around the resort, discounts on food and merchandise, and special team celebrations in an environment that allows you to play where you work!

WHY IT’S SO GREAT TO WORK FOR BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT

Blue Mountain Resort offers an environment that encourages personal and professional growth, collaboration, safety, and fun. We are committed to fostering a rich learning environment based on individual talents and goals.Together we strive to cultivate a community based on trust and respect.

This job description is a general outline of the responsibilities and duties. Additionally, it is not limited to these specifications and is subject to revision by Blue Mountain Resort at any time.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Blue Mountain Resort is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Position type: Part Time