Ski Instructor (Experienced)

Boyne Resorts

  • Brighton, UT
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Job Description:OverviewBrighton Resort is looking for fun, energetic, enthusiastic people, who have prior resort experience teaching skiing with a focus on safety, fun, and learning. Brighton provides an environment that enables instructors to share their passion for the sports we all love. Teaching may include a variety of student ages in group, private, and multi-week lessons. However, it is possible to be a “children only” instructor.If you are passionate about sharing your love of skiing with others, we would love to work and ski with you on the “Greatest Snow on Earth”!Typical Schedule: 8:45 am – 4 pm. 1 – 5 days per week with potential evening classes depending on schedule.
Responsibilities
  • Mandatory paid training for experienced instructors will be Nov 15, 16 and 21
  • Responsible for the safety and learning of students in lessons
  • Expected to teach students of all ages
  • Effective communication with students, parents, resort staff and guests
  • Engage in continuing education such as teaching tactics, sliding skills, and people skills
  • Other duties related to the daily operation of the Ski School
  • Ability to work outdoors in the winter mountain environment
  • Able to consistently work in a physically strenuous and mentally demanding position for the full operating season
  • Other duties as assigned.
Expectations for this position
  • Arrival time is 8:45 AM unless you are only teaching an afternoon or evening shift
  • Some weekends, holidays or powder mornings, you may need to be in the mouth of the canyon by 7:00 to be able to be at Brighton by 8:45 AM due to traffic.
  • In addition to paid training, instructors will need to do additional training before teaching solo.
  • If you are working Saturdays and/or Sundays, you will be required to work every Saturday and/or Sunday during our multi-week programs to ensure quality and consistency with these programs.
  • Full-time instructors have the option to work 4-5 days a week. Those choosing a “4-day a week” schedule will also need to teach a least 2-afterschool programs a week Jan through March.
  • “4-day a week” full-timers, will also need to work 5 days a week in March due to accommodate the spring break guests.
  • Part-time instructors will need to work at least 1 day a week or more consistently on a Saturday or a Sunday. Part-time instructors will also need to teach an afterschool program from 4:30 to 6:30 once a week for 8 weeks starting in January.
  • Instructors are paid an hourly wage and a “student incentive” per student.
  • We are a commission paid ski school. At times, there may be no work due to lack of business.
  • It is important to realize that work is not guaranteed every day due to the demand of business.
  • Instructors tend to work 4.5 to 6 hours a day.
  • When working, you will always need to be in a Brighton uniform, with black pants, a a nametag and a helmet.
  • Mandatory paid training for experienced instructors will be Nov 15, 16 and 21
*Dates are subject to change due to weather conditionsQualifications
  • 18+ years old
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
  • Experience working with students of a variety of ages, skills, and group size
  • Intermediate + skiing or snowboarding skills
  • Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check
  • PSIA or AASI a plus, but not required
  • A growth mindset (an openness to learning and feedback)
Perks:
  • FREE All Access Brighton Ski Pass
  • FREE UTA ski bus access
  • Discounted Brighton lift tickets for friends and family
  • Access to discounted lift tickets at multiple ski areas
  • Employee discounts at all Brighton outlets and all Boyne Resorts
  • Discounted membership at Momentum Indoor Climbing gym
  • Access to ExpertVoice, Liberty Mountain, and Outdoor Prolink retail sites

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