Job Description

Are you passionate about skiing or snowboarding? Do you live for the winter and count down the days until the lifts start spinning? Do you pass your time watching Jerry of the Day videos and Warren Miller movies until the snow begins to fly? Then it's time to consider one of the most rewarding and fun gigs as a full-time or part-time Ski or Snowboard instructor. At Chestnut Mountain Resort, we will help you find the skills you need to be one of the best Snowsports Instructors in the Midwest!

Position Summary:

Facilitates instruction, demonstration, and care for students of all ages and abilities for ski and snowboard instruction. Teaching may also include group or private lessons for all ages, or Powder Pups based on your interest and level of experience. Additional responsibilities include training and assisting students in using lifts, assisting students with their equipment, and teaching the Responsibility Code and general ski/snowboard safety!

What to Expect? (Daily responsibilities):

• Teach group, private, and Powder pup lessons depending on experience and preferences.
• Attend clinics and trainings with resort trainers and PSIA/AASI certified staff.
• Foster a professional, safe, and FUN teaching environment for all guests and students.
• Uphold Chestnut values and represent the resort at all times.
• Adhere to and teach the Skier/Rider responsibility code.
• Maintain uniform and equipment as necessary.
• Must be able to work weekends and Holidays as needed.

Qualifications:

• Excellent people skills and customer service.
• Must own your own equipment or have the ability to acquire equipment by the first day of on-snow training.
• Ski/ride competency (you do not necessarily have to be an expert; we will train frequently to build your on-snow skills).
• Ability to work outside in the winter for several hours at a time.
• Passion and a love for Snowsports and the outdoors!

Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on lessons taught.
• Resort training and paid clinics with opportunities for certification.
• Certification reimbursement based on clinic attendance.
• Season pass for when you're not teaching, spouse and dependent benefits for full-time instructors.
• On-site housing available as needed.
• Discounts on food and in the retail area.
• Pro-deals and discounts on hard goods for PSIA/AASI certified instructors.

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