Website Whistler Blackcomb

Snow Sport Instructor (Level 4) – Housing May Be Available – Winter Seasonal – WB

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you’ll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service – our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Benefits

  • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
  • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

  • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans

Level 4 Snow Sport Instructor – CSIA/PSIC/CASI Level 4 or Equivalent  

Start Date: These positions will start on approximately November 28 2024 

Term of employment: Seasonal Full Time 

Business Mailing Address: 4545 Blackcomb Way Whistler BC V8E 0X9 

Rate of Pay will be between $33.80 – $54.25 / hour depending on certification and experience 

Job Summary:  

Experience the best office in the world teaching skiing and snowboarding to guests of all ages. As a highly certified Professional Instructor you will deliver high quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals, providing world class guest service in a safe and fun learning environment.

Job Responsibilities:  

  • Supervise a group of children, adults or families for the day on Whistler or Blackcomb Mountain, in a variety of activities including instructional skiing, skier safety, lunch, special events and to accept all duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor.
  • Lead guests into a variety of advanced terrain
  • Develop advance skiers and riders to reach their next level goals
  • Work with advanced season long programs, and athlete development
  • Lead sessions, and Instructor development programs
  • Follow the guidelines and safety rules as outline in our Safety Manual
  • Be responsible for your safety and the safety of the guests
  • Act as the prudent parent in the absence of the child’s parent
  • Attend all mandatory training sessions.
  • Be familiar with all Snow School programs, prices and lesson times.
  • We are a company that works together and throughout the season you may be required to assist in other departments as needed.

Job Requirements: 

  • Level 4 CSIA, PSIC, CASI or foreign equivalent is essential
  • Certified in secondary recognized discipline e.g. Snowboard/ Ski dual certified
  • Certified Course Conductor is an asset
  • Fluent in multiple languages is an asset
  • Experience working with Children and Families is essential.
  • Experience teaching advanced lessons
  • Experience training level 1 and 2 Instructors
  • Patience and ability to have lots of fun.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Reliable and committed to working
  • Required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check certificate upon check-in (valid within 18 months of your start date)
  • Demonstrating our Core Values, Serve Other, Do Right, Be inclusive, Drive Value, Do Good. Be Safe and Have Fun
  • Experience Level: minimum of 1+ years required

Benefits include: 

  • Full Time receive Free Ski passes for employees and dependents
  • Discount lift tickets for friends and family
  • Discounted Food and retail
  • Professional Deals active employees are able to access select industry/sport-based websites to access discounts direct from vendors
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Staff Accommodation available on limited basis

To apply for this job please visit jobs.vailresortscareers.com.