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Ski & Ride School Certified Instructor - Winter Season
$49k-99k (estimate)
Full Time | Transportation
2 Days Ago
Winter Park Resort is Hiring a Ski & Ride School Certified Instructor - Winter Season Near Winter Park, CO
Seasonal (Seasonal)
Who We Are: At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.
Perks & Benefits:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. This position is required to work weekends and holidaysWAGE: Certified Instructors are paid hourly. Hourly Teaching Rate Range: $22.00-42.50 dependent on experience, certification, and accreditation. Hourly Non-Teaching Rate: $20. Private Lesson Request Commission starts at $9/hour. Hourly teaching incentives and tips are available throughout the season which may dramatically increase take home pay.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
WORKING CONDITIONS:Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.
Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.Winter Park Resort is an equal opportunity employer.
Who We Are: At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.
Perks & Benefits:
- Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
- Discounted friends & family tickets
- Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
- 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
- Mental health resources for all employees
- Food & beverage and retail discounts
- Onsite employee childcare based on availability
- Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. This position is required to work weekends and holidaysWAGE: Certified Instructors are paid hourly. Hourly Teaching Rate Range: $22.00-42.50 dependent on experience, certification, and accreditation. Hourly Non-Teaching Rate: $20. Private Lesson Request Commission starts at $9/hour. Hourly teaching incentives and tips are available throughout the season which may dramatically increase take home pay.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Be friendly, engaged, and helpful towards guests and other employees at all times.
- Teach lessons as assigned including group, private, special program; adults and/or children ages 3-14.
- Deliver instructor training as assigned.
- Assist other instructors as assigned.
- Report to all assignments on time and at the correct location based on your schedule or direction from a Supervisor.
- Regularly use phone and email to communicate with staff and guests.
- Check your schedule online daily and throughout the day using computers in the locker room area or your personal device. Assignments are subject to change at the last minute.
- Maintain accurate class lists and complete student report cards online via Flaik.
- Adhere to all attendance, appearance, uniform, and equipment guidelines.
- Interact with guests constantly to understand their motivations and how you can effectively meet or exceed their expectations.
- Solicit and respond to feedback and constructive criticism from guests or Supervisors.
- Understand, practice, demonstrate, or coach current teaching methods and skiing/riding skills as described by PSIA/AASI, Ski Ride School trainers or supervisory staff.
- When working with an assisting or shadowing Instructor, be prepared to kindly offer help, tools, or guidance for their improvement in addition to delegating tasks to them appropriately.
- Use age appropriate tactics when teaching including games or activities.
- Facilitate mealtime and bio breaks for your guests depending on daily assignment.
- Help students to load, ride, and unload chairlifts.
- Maintain a high level of physical conditioning.
- Participate in all required Ski Ride School and Winter Park Resort trainings and orientations.
- Willingly work in all areas of the Ski Ride School including cross-training in a different discipline or department if assigned. Full time staff will be scheduled to support operations throughout the Ski Ride School and/or the Resort.
- Report and correct, if possible, any unsafe conditions which may affect employee or public safety anywhere on the premises.
- Ensure guest safety in addition to your own throughout the day. Proactively resolve any issues that may arise.
- Contribute to the sustainability of resort operations and work to limit human impact on the environment – pick up trash around you and clean up after yourself or your group.
- Set a positive example for other Ski Ride School and Resort employees.
- Adhere to all Resort Personal Identifying Information policies.
- Respect all employees’ and guests’ confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned including but not limited to setting up learning areas before lessons, greeting guests, and working to support daily ski school operations throughout the day.
- Certified Instructors must be certified in Alpine Skiing or Snowboarding through PSIA/AASI (or equivalent) and maintain a current, good standing membership with that organization.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age at the start of the season
- Ability to navigate all green and groomed-blue terrain skiing parallel or linking heel/toe turns. Your ski/snowboard ability may be evaluated
- Experience teaching or coaching skiing or snowboarding
- Experience working with children is preferred but not required
- Willingness to work with children is required
- Own or have regular access to all appropriate gear for the duration of the season. Winter Park Resort Rental equipment is not suitable for paid use. Your gear may be inspected for safety
- High School Diploma or GED (high school equivalency) is required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.
Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.Winter Park Resort is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Transportation
SALARY
$49k-99k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/03/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/31/2024
WEBSITE
winterparkresort.com
HEADQUARTERS
WINTER PARK, CO
SIZE
100 - 200
FOUNDED
1950
CEO
GARY DE FRANGE
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
INDUSTRY
Transportation
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About Winter Park Resort
With a 75-year history, Winter Park Resort is Colorado's longest continually operated ski resort that features the Seven Territories across 3,081 acres of award-winning terrain. From groomers to black diamonds at the Winter Park Territory; world-class glade skiing in the Eagle Wind Territory; panoramic bowl skiing/riding in the Parsenn Bowl Territory; jumps and jibs in the Terrain Park Territory; off-the-beaten path, powder stashes of the Vasquez Ridge Territory; steeps and deeps of the Cirque Territory; to the world-famous bumps at Mary Jane Territory - there is something for everyone at Wint...er Park Resort. Averaging more than 320 inches of annual snowfall, 300 days of sunshine and located just 67 miles northwest of Denver, Winter Park Resort is the closest major destination resort to Denver International Airport and a favorite among the Denver locals who call this place their "home mountain".
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