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Experienced Ski Instructor (Certified Level 2+)

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Aspen, CO

Website Aspen Snowmass

Experienced Ski Instructors will teach skiing to individuals or groups of all ability levels, including children, utilizing a variety of skiing and teaching techniques to meet the guests’ wants and needs while maintaining a safe and fun learning environment. This position reports to the Ski & Snowboard School Supervisor or Manager.

  • Only candidate who have a minimum of 2,000 documented teaching/coaching hours over the past 10 years and a current Level 2 certification are being considered at this time.
  • This role typically pays between $32.04 and $56.98 per hour. Actual pay will be dependent on experience and lessons taught.

Essential Job Functions 

  • Teach a variety of lessons, including group and private lessons, to guests of all ages and abilities
  • Utilize a variety of skiing and teaching techniques to adapt lessons to the changing needs to the learner
  • Provide exceptional guest service while always managing physical and emotional risk 
  • Work together with teams of instructors to organize and group guests according to individual goals and abilities
  • Utilize Pro Card, the Ski & Snowboard School’s internal scheduling platform, to maintain an accurate work schedule
  • Demonstrate expertise with poise in the interest of sharing your passion for recreation in the mountains and representing the company with the utmost professionalism
  • Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements 

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred  
  • Minimum 5 full-time seasons or 2,000 documented teaching hours required 
  • Minimum Level 2 PSIA Certification, or foreign equivalent, required 
  • Children’s Specialist certification preferred 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities   

  • Knowledge of current skiing and teaching technique
  • Basic knowledge of motor skill learning and child development
  • Ability to demonstrate precise skiing maneuvers to students throughout the duration of a lesson
  • Ability to ski for the duration of multiple lesson products (multiple hours daily), on varied terrain and in varying weather conditions that are typical of the mountain environment
  • Ability to assess dynamic slope conditions and make timely, safety-oriented decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of oneself, students, and others
  • Ability to evaluate and adjust to changing weather, terrain, and instructional challenges by making swift, informed decisions that prioritize safety and effective outcomes
  • Demonstrate self and social awareness, and develop relationships built on trust with all guests and fellow employees
  • Ability to demonstrate all aspects of current level of certification to published certification standards 

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