Employment
Ski/Ride InstructorJob Type: Seasonal
Summary:
The Sugarbush Ski & Ride School is dedicated to actively guiding and inspiring our guests to discover their own adventures within our unique mountain environment. We offer guests a fully supported and safe learning atmosphere, where instructors professionally help guests improve their skills and realize the opportunity to “Be Better Here”. We will be hiring for a variety of Ski & Ride positions for the 2010-2011 winter operating season. We are looking for enthusiastic instructors and coaches that are dedicated to bettering their own skills and want to share their passion for snow-sports with others. Full and part time positions are available; a minimum part-time commitment is 28 days over the course of the season. We also have limited opportunities for working short-term assignments just during the holiday breaks.
Responsibilities:
Sugarbush offers extensive training for our instructors, pre-season and during the season. But it takes the right personality to manage a group of excited and sometimes fearful skiers/riders. Our coaches:
- Teach guests in a safe, supporting and fun way. Our teaching methods are based on the standards of the *Professional Ski Instructors of America. Continued personal Professional Development by all of our staff is a must! Our focus is on having fun while improving technique, give terrain and equipment advice, and manage risks through the Skier's Responsibility Code.
- Assist with other recreational service responsibilities such as guest check in, guest service, etc.
- Attend regular training sessions for development of skill, teaching technique and information sharing.
Requirements:
Candidates, at a minimum, should be solid intermediate skiers and riders. Candidates should be able to communicate their love of skiing/riding and demonstrate a willingness to teach, learn, and have fun. A supportive, friendly and professional personality is required with interaction of all types of guests, young and old. Timely and reliable attendance is a must. Must be safety conscience and eager to build safety knowledge. Prior ski racing, freestyle background a plus. Preference given to instructors with PSIA /AASI certification. Your ability on the mountain is just a small part of what Sugarbush is looking for! We are just as interested in whether you have the soft skills that make a good instructor: patience, a friendly personality, and an encouraging nature with a sense of humor. If you have these qualities as well as a recognized qualification, we want you on our team.
*Please check out the Professional Ski Instructors of America at www.psia-e.org for further information on becoming a Snow-Sports Instructor.
Reports To: Ski & Ride Administrator
Contact: Apply with online application below. Questions can be sent to hr@sugarbush.com
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