Ski School Instructor

Group/Class: Group III, IV/Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Ski School Manager, Ski School Supervisors

Pay Range: $16.28 - $22.00/hr DOE and Certification

Status: Full or Part time, Seasonal

Age: 16 years or older as of Jan 1, 2025

Central Purpose: Mission Ridge exists to improve the lives of our guests – to fill their hearts with unexplainable joy, freedom, fun, excitement of exploration - all while enhancing and strengthening our community.

Core Values: Seek first to help - Dedicated to results - Optimism in action - Solution seekers

JOB SUMMARY: 

Promote and support the Central Purpose of the Mission Ridge and provide excellent guest service to all mountain guests.  Teach skiing and/or snowboarding to children and adults relative to experience and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS:

• Teach skiing or riding skills for designated days, nights and time periods set by Ski School guidelines.
• Provide all aspects of guest service to all area guests and serve as a role model for the Mission Ridge and the Mission Ridge Ski School
• Participate in mandatory and voluntary training to maintain the highest standard of performance and personal growth.
• Accept and take responsibility for all designated work assignments.
• Be familiar with and provide general mountain information to all guests.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of teaching, snow sports products and procedures.
• Report any incidents to supervisors and complete appropriate forms accurately and promptly.
• Promote an atmosphere of support and cooperation with peers and all other Mission Ridge Mountain Departments.
• Work outside in a winter environment, which may be subject to harsh weather conditions.
• Use moderate physical exertion for lifting and moving equipment and/or students.

        PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Current affiliation with PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) or other recognized association.
• Teaching experience, degrees, certificates and other experience in the field of education.
• Early childhood education or pre-school experience.
• Prior experience working with, teaching or coaching groups of children.
• Minimum level 6 (intermediate skier or snowboarder) is required.

SKI         SCHOOL HIRING PROCESS:

• Submit application with Mission Ridge.
• Receive invitation from Ski School to attend verbal or online interview screening.
• Attend required paid skiing/riding proficiency evaluation/hiring clinics.
• At the completion of  on snow training, successful candidates will be invited to join the ski school staff.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skill required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.