Ski and Snowboard Instructor

Description:

The Ski and Snowboard Instructor will be a professional ski or snowboard instructor and representative. Works as an interdependent team member dedicated to creating the best possible environment for taking and teaching a ski or snowboard lesson. Works with students, guests, and other employees, fulfilling the guest service orientation.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Upholding the highest levels of safety in varying conditions
• Instruct group and private lessons of varying ability levels, as assigned.
• Greets and assists guests in a friendly, helpful, and respectful manner.
• Adapt lessons to meet individual student needs and lesson objectives.
• Prioritize health and safety for yourself and our guests.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, fellow instructors and mountain operations staff.
• Independently lead groups of students.
• Act as an ambassador for Sun Valley by creating a welcoming environment, anticipating guests’ needs and offering solution-oriented support.
• Communicate professionally with guests, instructors and the snow sports leadership team.
• Attend and participate in SnowSports team meetings as required.

 Qualifications:  

• A passion for snow sports, the mountain lifestyle and sharing with guests.
• Interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to a positive environment and build relationships based on trust.
• Able to ski and/or ride at least at an intermediate level for the duration of a lesson (up to 7 hours per day).
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to the changing demands of the work environment.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays throughout the season.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Experience teaching and/or supervising children (preferred).
• Level 1 PSIA Certification, or foreign equivalent (preferred).