Ski Instructor

Purpose of the position:

To provide safe, professional, competent and fun instruction skiing and/or snowboarding at The Arizona Snowbowl. Teach skills and techniques in a clear concise manner per the department's policies and progressions.

Essential Functions:

• Possess the ability to physically and verbally demonstrate the tasks and skills associated with teaching snowsports progressions.
• Make appropriate decisions regarding student progressions, terrain, and teaching different abilities/attitudes.
• Promote and emphasize safety in all classes.
• Act as an educator including but not limited to crowd supervision, safety awareness, terrain park etiquette, responsibility code, and guest relations by performing assigned duties.

Working with Children and Adults:

• Possess a strong ability to engage and connect with children and adults, using fun and interactive teaching methods.

• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for our younger students, providing constant supervision.

• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's progress and daily activities.

• Instructor assignments could change frequently throughout their work day.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed below.

• Wear assigned uniform jacket with solid black snow pants. Uniforms must be clean with accessories appropriate for ski and snowboard professionals. Overall appearance must be neat, clean and professional.

• Understand and adhere to all Ski & Snowboard School policies and procedures.

Education / Training / License(s) / Certification(s) Requirements:

• Attend at least fifteen (15) hours of continuing education training clinics per season

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to physically spend a full day on skis/snowboard in any type of weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Snow shoveling as required

Competencies Required:

• Effectively communicate orally and in written form in a professional and tactful manner
• React well under pressure, treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position and accept responsibility for own actions
• Multi-task and function effectively in a challenging environment
• Carry out all job related tasks in a safe and efficient manner observing company and department safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, if necessary, report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly
• Maintain control of a group of Guests, of any age, providing a safe and productive environment
• Meet, greet and inform Guests at assigned locations
• Able to deal with possible incidents arising out of lessons, file proper reports accurately and timely, and follow all the rules regarding incident reporting
• Adapt to changes in work environment, schedule changes, delays or unexpected events
• Effectively communicate and work with other departments
• Consistently arrive at work on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, commit to work hours to reach goals, and attend all required staff meetings

Work Environment:

• In the course and scope of employment employees will be exposed to winter weather conditions and varied conditions such as stairways, multi-level buildings and slippery surfaces. Proper footwear, clothing and equipment are a must.
• Due to the nature of the ski industry, employee schedules are subject to change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed.