Job Summary: Snow Sports Instructors at Crystal Mountain provide top-level ski or snowboard instruction to guests, helping them improve their skills while ensuring a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet Snow Sports expectations, delivering great service, quality programming, and safe recreation.
• Offer guests a memorable learning experience while exploring appropriate terrain on Crystal Mountain.
• Create a fun, engaging environment conducive to learning, using various teaching strategies.
• Encourage student enthusiasm for skiing and snowboarding, promoting continued skill development.
• Foster group dynamics suitable for students' age, skill level, and group makeup.
• Evaluate student progress daily using the methods established by Ski and Snowboard School programs.
• Follow resort etiquette guidelines, always interacting with guests professionally and courteously.
• Instruct students on The Responsibility Code, ensuring all safety practices are taught and followed.
• Deliver superior customer service to both internal and external guests.
• Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and professionalism at all times.
• Attend required training, safety, and other meetings as scheduled by the department and company.
• Seek additional training or help when necessary to improve teaching abilities.
• Conduct lessons according to Crystal Mountain Snowsports program standards.
• Be knowledgeable about all programs offered by Crystal Mountain.
• Ensure that students' equipment is adequate and comfortable.
• Follow policies outlined in the Instructor Manual and Survival Guide.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

Competencies:

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• PSIA certification or equivalent preferred.
• Dependable and goal-oriented.
• Exemplifies professional conduct, adhering to company core values.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Physical & Other Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and balance while performing duties.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently.
• Must regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Able to work any shift, including weekends and holidays as weather and scheduling dictate.
• Must maintain excellent attendance and conduct records.
• Non-smoking candidates preferred.