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Ski & Ride School Instructors

• Department: Ski & Ride School
• Full Time or Part Time Seasonal, Hourly
• Effective Date: August 2024

 

Overview: Learning to ski is a different experience for many, and as an instructor, one will quickly learn that teaching beginners can vary just as widely. Working in this area requires employees to adjust quickly, think on their feet and oftentimes, breathe deep and remember to have fun.

There are no constants across students, and a strategy that works well in one lesson may get you nowhere in another, so it is essential to experiment with new tactics and techniques depending on the preparedness of the pupil. 

Working at Ski Big Bear provides one with the opportunity to learn cutting-edge teaching strategies from PSIA and AASI certified instructors, so that teachers can always feel plenty prepared with the tools in their toolbox when entering a lesson.

We specialize in private lessons – generally one hour long.  We take pride in the one-on-one experience that we are able to provide to our patrons, and find that it often results in positive learning opportunities that encourage new skiers and riders to return for more.

Instructors work outdoors day or night. It may be dark, snowing, very cold (below 0 degrees), and/or windy. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain is often a fast-paced work environment, especially during Holiday and Peak days. Position may require travel on uneven, snow-packed, or icy terrain and may be exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions. Must be able to work with the general public and with other staff.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

 

• Arrives to work on time, dressed and ready to go to work.  The weather may be cold! Must be able to dress accordingly.

• This is a wintersport occupation, and we thrive when snow arrives; plan for travel in less-than-ideal conditions.

• Must be comfortable with one-on-one conversation as well as providing individualized attention in a group setting when teaching a lesson to more than one student.

• Reliable attendance on all scheduled workdays.

• Must be able to effectively convey information related to learning to ski or snowboard while demonstrating skills to student.

• Must be able to effectively evaluate students and provide feedback to build skiing/snowboarding skills.

• Must be able to manage children, individuals and groups to promote the safe participation in a winter sport.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings.

 

Qualifications:

• Strong personal character and commitment to success of winter season at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain as well as commitment to fun in the winter outdoors for our guests taking lessons.

• Ability to stay positive, focused and constructive when faced with setbacks, challenges, while working in an ever changing environment.

• Must be a competent skier or rider – think two years of experience generally

• Basic understanding of winter conditions and the ability to dress appropriately.

• Possess basic ski and/or snowboarding skills

• Ability to communicate verbally one on one and in a group setting.

 

Job Relationships:

• Reports to: Ski & Ride School Director, Supervisors

• Must often communicate to parents of children that participate in lessons

• Interrelationships: Works closely and communicates effectively with all Lift Operations employees, Rental shop department employees, Patrol, Guests, and other mountain personnel.

 

This job description is to be considered a general outline of the duties and responsibilities of this position and is subject to changes and revisions by Recreation Management Corporation at any time. Responsibilities are listed as guidelines only and the job is not necessarily limited to these specifications.