As a Ski Instructor you will serve as a professional representative of Snowbasin Resort on an interdependent team dedicated to creating the best possible environment for teaching snowboard lessons. Service is our product and helping guests have a wonderful and safe experience is a primary focus. Safety, fun, and learning are daily tasks in this position. Snowbasin is a PSIA/AASI school with certified staff.

What will you be doing?

Understand and teach the NSAA Responsibility Code
Instruct groups of children, adults, or families for the day in a variety of activities including instruction, safety, lunch, special events, and to accept all duties as assigned by the On Snow Supervisor/ Program Manager
Responsible for individual safety and the safety of guests
Continue to improve personal technical skills, teaching skills, people skills and knowledge, by attending mandatory and certification training throughout the season
Act as guardian/caretaker for children in the absence of parent/guardian
Maintain respectful and professional environment and attitude while working with all levels of ability and making the best terrain choice for developing skills
Understand and adhere to Ski and Ride School programs, prices, and lesson times
Read and comply with Snowbasin Employee Handbook and Ski/Ride procedures, including safety, grooming, professional attire, time management, and behavior standards.
Comprehend and act in compliance with information provided by department including Ski and Ride School bulletin boards, daily am huddle, weekly messages, and required monthly team meetings
Supply personal ski and board equipment, and maintains it in a safe, functional, appropriate, and professional condition
Provide a welcoming and safe environment for all guest to encourage enjoyment, progression, and learning
We are a company that works together and throughout the season you may be asked to assist in other departments as needed
Other duties as assigned
 

What do you need to be able to do the job?

Experience and ability to work with children and families
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Reliable, on time, and committed to working
Be a registered member of PSIA/AASI
Must be able to work outside in extreme and quickly changing winter mountain conditions
Patience and the ability to have lots of fun, while working with individuals of all ages and ability
Ability to stand 6-7 hours per day
Capable of lifting 50 pounds
Propensity to quickly react to complex and urgent circumstances
Ability to navigate Snowbasin Resort (base and slopes) in large crowds
Reliable transportation to Snowbasin Resort
 

What will make you stand out?

Current PSIA/AASI certified Level I, 2, or 3