Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Snowbird is situated in the middle of the Wasatch Mountain Range and is not only home to awe-inspiring views and mighty terrain, it is also home to employees equally as remarkable. Snowbird is continually looking for the best, those who share a passion for these mountains and the outdoors. Snowbird is a unique resort with distinct summer and winter seasons and offers full-time, part-time and seasonal positions.
TITLE: Ski & Snowboard Instructor Winter 2024-2025
LOCATION: Snowbird
STATUS: Full-time & Part-time, Seasonal
SCHEDULE: Two to Five-day work week including weekends
SUMMARY
As a Mountain School Instructor, you'll coach adults and children from ages 3 to 93 in snow sports. The main job of the instructor is to ensure that people in their care are SAFE, have FUN, and LEARN according to their desires.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Attend required training sessions and staff meetings. Fulfill personal attendance schedule.Maintain safe, functional personal equipment, professional personal appearance (including uniform), be punctual and prepared for daily weather conditions.Provide appropriate levels of internal and external service such as meeting and greeting guests, helping set up work areas as needed. Provide clients feedback via methods provided by Snowbird Mountain School.Teach in accordance with current Snowbird and PSIA/AASI teaching and sport philosophies.Complete all scheduling and pay-related paperwork, forms for incidents/accidents, and client follow up in a timely and professional manner.Represent the company in a professional manner.This position may require occasional travel to other resorts.WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE
Must be able to ski or ride single black diamond terrain in all but the most extreme conditions.PSIA/AASI Certification. Courses/workshops in personal skiing or riding.6 months to 1 year of job-specific work experience.Work experience with teaching, coaching, camp counselor, or social work is a plus.Must have the ability to interact at any time with guests and other employees in a pleasant manner and maintain good working relationships with others and all departments at Snowbird.Must be prepared to communicate with managers digitally; use of email and internet required to manage position.High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.Must be at least 18 years of age.WORK SCHEDULE
Regularly scheduled work shifts; may require being on-call. Schedules include working weekends, holidays, and some evenings.WORKING CONDITIONS
May experience unusual stress from high business volumes, deadlines, continual work with public, winter conditions, snow night requirements and commuting to/from Snowbird.Requires walking in ski/snowboard boots on irregular and slippery surfaces.Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.Must be able to stand for long periods of time.Must demonstrate ability to bend, kneel, handle, reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions.Work is outdoors and requires constant exposure to cold, sun and other extreme weather conditions.Work is subject to frequent interruptions, making continuity and accuracy difficult. Frequent exposure to noise.WHY WORK HERE
Ski pass and comp ticket benefitsDiscounts at Snowbird eateries, retail shops, mountain school, lodging and daycare for employeesAvailable medical, dental, vision and accident insurance – benefits are available based on position and are subject to change.401kDiscounts with Powdr partners.Free transportation to work: UTA Bus, Rideshare Vans, and Employee Blue Shuttles.This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. We require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check before being hired and comply with our professional appearance, drug & alcohol, and employee conduct policies.
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Snowbird is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Further, we stand for diversity of thought, background, race, sexual orientation, gender and belief. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, seasonal, multi-seasonal or year-round employment, Snowbird provides a dynamic and friendly environment with many great benefits and perks.
If you are passionate about the outdoors, check out our open positions and apply online today!