New Ski & Ride Instructor - Jay Peak Resort

Being a part of the Ski & Ride School team is the greatest way to build an intimate relationship with the mountain and its culture. Yes, you can teach skiing and snowboarding at Jay Peak. And yes, you know you want to. Instructors are energetic, passionate, welcoming and hardworking people who love skiing, the mountain and showing people a fantastic time on snow. Instructors come from all levels of experience and ability. The most important part of being an instructor is your passion and work ethic – but, your skiing and teaching ability and education skills are important too. We’re willing to work with all schedules as long as it fits within our needs.

*This posting is only for new candidates. Returning candidates should apply using the Returning Ski & Ride Instructor posting. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Offers high-quality, professional instruction and experiences to the resort’s guests.
• Attends both in-house and PSIA training to continually improve upon and fine tune to the guest experience.
• Is a supportive and positive member of the entire Ski & Ride School team and resort staff.
• Demonstrates that they are a part of a team by working outside of teaching and/or the department-specific tasks wherever help is needed.
  • Specifically, instructors are expected to help Ski Patrol with sweeping the mountain at end of day.

• Maintains good, safe physical condition of both yourself and your equipment.
• Attends all line-ups on days scheduled to work.
• Receives assigned guests at level (beginner to advanced) to be instructed.
• Instructs guests in correct use of ski lifts, both surface and above ground.
• Entertains guests as part of the planned activities and socializing with adults and kids.
• Shows an understanding of the director’s three guidelines for customer service: Know where they’re coming fro, make a plan for their success and love them.

• Other duties as assigned, which could be directly related, or unrelated to original position.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PSIA Certification is preferred.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are an essential part of this position. Must be able to interact cooperatively with all other departments. As a snowboard instructor (especially full-timers) it is beneficial for you and the school if you are willing to learn to teach skiing as well.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

You must have your own ski/ride equipment including helmet (which we can help with) and complete on-snow and off-snow training at the start of the season. Instructors must be 18 years of age or older, possess a passionate, positive attitude; support the mission of the resort and follow the company’s policies and procedures.

WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK?

We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone-we’re looking for you.

IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Wages starting at $17.00 per hour
• Paid Sick Time
• 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
• FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents
• Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
• Seasonal employee parties
• Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties
• For a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property, click here

Jay Peak Resort is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Jay Peak Resort will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, or for a full listing of all physical demands/requirements, working conditions, environment, and all other ability qualifications for this role please contact the Human Resources office at 802-327-2183 or hr@jaypeakresort.com.

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