Ski & Snowboard Instructor

Part Time Days and Weekends Instructors will provide quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals in a safe and fun manner while adhering to "Your Responsibility Code," upholding the highest levels of guest safety and service on varied terrain in demanding winter weather. Essential Duties/Responsibilities - Clearly and accurately instruct multiple levels of skiing/snowboarding to students with varying skill levels, and ages, utilizing various styles instruction. - Ensure that students are matched to appropriate skill level groups and work with supervisors to make changes as appropriate. - Provide a safe and fun learning environment through exceptional teaching methods, group handling and creativity. - Assist in operational responsibilities of Ski & Ride programs including but not limited to registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting sources, lesson meeting place, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities. - Attend required meetings. - Be able to discuss the lesson content and evaluate the progress of the guest, and communicate with the guest's parent/guardian when appropriate. - Ability to make sound decisions based on weather conditions, terrain, temperatures and other factors. - Achieve and maintain a high level of guest service skills and experience. - Achieve and maintain knowledge and awareness of the environment. - Assist guests with transportation of equipment when appropriate. - Assist guests with loading and unloading from uphill transportation. - Communicate instructions and help guests to their feet during a lesson when appropriate. - Arrive to work on time and prepared for all assigned duties. - Work cooperatively with staff and other departments to create safety and security along with a positive experience for the guests. - Supervise children in class at all times; assist at lunch & snack times; assist with safe return of children to identified guardian. - Must adhere to Catamount's employment policies. - Maintain an even and pleasant temperament when dealing with all Catamount guests regardless of their age. - Maintain attendance and punctuality - Attend minimum required training sessions throughout the winter season. - Confirm guests have purchased a lift ticket at the beginning of the lesson. - Must possess and maintain contemporary equipment, including a Snow Sports specific helmet. - Perform other tasks assigned by the Snowsports Director and Managers. Qualifications & Experience - Intermediate or above skier/snowboarder (comfortable skiing on blue trails). - Possess excellent communication skills/able to communicate effectively to groups and individuals as assigned. - Must work well in a team. - Must be at least 14 years of age prior to start of Season and pass a criminal background check CORI. - Must be able and willing to work long and irregular hours including weekends and holidays. - Previous ski/snowboard instruction experience preferred. - PSIA/AASI/USSA certification preferred. - Prior experience working with children & school groups preferred. Physical & Communication Experience - Frequent verbal and written communication. - Good physical condition including flexibility, strength, and endurance. - Able to lift up to 50 lbs., in awkward positions on steep and slippery surfaces.