Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Instruction of guests in proper, safe skiing techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS: Instruct all ages of skiers in a variety of changing lesson types on each scheduled day. Reports daily on activities and duties. Expected to participate in on-the-job training throughout the ski season to expand knowledge on instruction and mountain services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May complete paperwork for up to 1 hour per day; will stand/walk/ski for up to 7.5 hours per day. Breaks and lunch available between lessons scheduled. May lift up to 35 lbs. frequently; up to 100 lbs. occasionally. Lifts may be done to pick up fallen skiers, and may provide support to help skiers from falling. Will bend, squat, kneel, climb, twist, and reach above shoulder level on an occasional to frequent basis. May use hands for grasping, pulling up skiers and fine manipulation. Sensory skills of speech, vision, touch and hearing needed. Worksite is 90% outside and 10% inside. Exposed to all temperatures and moisture conditions. Hazards are snow/ice and ski injury. Avalanche is also a possible hazard. Wears company provided uniform.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have extensive knowledge of our facilities and activities. Responsibilities are listed as guidelines and the position is not necessarily limited to these items. Qualified individuals may also instruct freeride/freestyle technique.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

SKILLS: Ability to ski most terrain

EDUCATION: Instructor certification preferred; English reading, writing and communication.

EXPERIENCE: One year – instructor training

LICENSE NEEDED: None

MACHINES OR TOOLS OPERATED: Ski equipment

JUDGEMENT / MENTAL COMPLEXITY: High

BENEFITS: Group 3: see employee handbook

REVIEW SCHEDULE: This position and the person filling it will be evaluated once a season.

Exemplary Staff will demonstrate:

• a strong desire to work/take all assignments.
• enthusiasm and passion for teaching kids under 12 years old.
• an ability to generate a high return/request rate.
• a high commitment to their professional development through ongoing training.
• an interest in training for snowboard teaching to be available for more assignments.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, we reserve the right to modify, add, remove, or assign other duties as necessary.

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