Overview :
This is specifically an Experienced Ski Instructor Position for applicants that have instructed skiing professionally at a ski resort. PSIA certification highly recommended.
If you are looking for a Snowboard Instructor position, please note that we have completed our hiring at this time.
Brighton Resort is looking for fun, energetic, enthusiastic people, who have prior resort experience teaching skiing with a focus on safety, fun, and learning. Brighton provides an environment that enables instructors to share their passion for the sports we all love. Teaching may include a variety of student ages in group, private, and multi-week lessons. However, it is possible to be a children only instructor.
If you are passionate about sharing your love of skiing with others, we would love to work and ski with you in the Greatest Snow on Earth!
Responsibilities :
- Attend mandatory training Nov 16, 17 and 24, 2024
- Responsible for the safety and learning of students in lessons of 1-8 students
- Expected to teach students of all ages
- Effective communication with students, parents, resort staff and guests
- Engage in continuing education such as teaching tactics, sliding skills, and people skills
- Other duties related to the daily operation of the Ski School
- Ability to work outdoors in the winter mountain environment
Expectations for this position
Arrival time is 8 : 45 AM unless you are only teaching an afternoon or evening shiftSome weekends, holidays or powder mornings, you may need to be in the mouth of the canyon by 7 : 00 to be able to be at Brighton by 8 : 45 AM due to traffic.In addition to paid training, instructors will need to do additional training before teaching solo.If you are working Saturdays and / or Sundays, you will be required to work every Saturday and / or Sunday during our multi-week programs to ensure quality and consistency with these programs.Full-time instructors have an option to work 4-5 days a week. Those choosing a 4-day a week schedule will also need to teach a least 2-afterschool programs a week Jan through March.4-day a week full-timers, will also need to work 5 days a week in March due to accommodate the spring break guests.Part-time instructors will need to work at least 1 day a week or more consistently on a Saturday or a Sunday.Instructors are paid an hourly wage and a student incentive per student.We are a commission paid ski school. At times, there may be no work due to lack of business.It is important to realize that work is not guaranteed every day due to the demand of business.Instructors tend to work 4.5 to 6 hours a day.When working, you will always need to be in a Brighton uniform, with black pants, with nametag and a helmet.Mandatory paid training for EXPERIENCED instructors will be on Nov 16, 17 and 24Dates are subject to change due to weather conditionsQualifications :
18 years oldAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. unassistedExperience working with students of a variety of ages, skills, and group sizeIntermediate skiing or snowboarding skillsPSIA or AASI a plus, but not requiredA growth mindset (an openness to learning and feedback)Perks :
FREE All Access Brighton Ski PassFREE UTA ski bus accessDiscounted Brighton lift tickets for friends and familyAccess to discounted lift tickets at multiple ski areasEmployee discounts at all Brighton outlets and all Boyne ResortsDiscounted membership at Momentum Indoor Climbing gymAccess to ExpertVoice, Liberty Mountain, and Outdoor Prolink retail sites