SnowSports Instructor

Overview:

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to work outside and share their passion for skiing or snowboarding! Snowsports Instructors are the face of Pleasant Mountain. As part of our front-line team, you will be guiding our guests through their first days of skiing and snowboarding. A love of the outdoors and the drive to continually improve both personal skiing and/or riding skills, and teaching ability is important. Must be willing to work with children, energetic, outgoing, and able to interact with guests in a friendly and fun manner.

Our program starts the beginning of December and runs through to the end of March. Most groups meet on weekends and holiday weeks, but some mid-week lesson shifts are available as well.

Responsibilities:

• Teach skiing and/or snowboarding to guests of all ages.
• Instruct guests on safety standards and how to respectfully operate on the mountain.
• Create and maintain a safe, fun learning environment.
• Have extremely strong communication skills. Be able to effectively communicate with adult learners as well as with children and their parents.
• Maintain a passion for snowsports and have a desire to instill a love of the outdoors in our guests.
• Be able to work outside in all types of winter weather conditions.
• Represent Pleasant Mountain to the public, including, but not limited to: greeting guests, assisting guests as they navigate our mountain, providing answers to general questions about mountain operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 16 years of age.
• Intermediate skiing/riding ability (or above). Instructors should be comfortable on blue terrain.
• Strong communication skills and desire to teach others are a must.
• Willingness to work with children and adults of various ages, experiences, and athletic abilities.
• Weekend, holiday, and/or school vacation availability strongly preferred.

What We Offer

• Free season pass.
• Discounted dependent passes for returning team members.
• Discounts on food and retail.
• Discounted ski/snowboard lessons and rentals.
• Pro Deal and discounts on clothing and equipment from participating outdoor brands.