Full Job Description:

About Eldora: Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver. We strive to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors. Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world-class Nordic Center.

Who We’re Looking For: At Eldora, we believe the adventure lifestyle brings meaning and purpose to people’s lives. We have an insatiable passion for the outdoors and our community, and we don’t see the point in doing something unless it is fun. We are looking for individuals who embody this statement and want to foster an environment where Eldora is ‘the Place to Learn!’ Join a community that has provided multiple generations of Front Range residents with their first experiences on snow. If you enjoy making connections with other people, working outdoors in a beautiful alpine environment, and providing exceptional guest service experiences, we want you to work for the best resort employer in Colorado and participate in a true Learning Community. Every day, we deliver memorable experiences, enhance people’s lives, and have fun doing it.

What You Get to Do: As a Ski & Ride School 4-6 Specialist Instructor, you will be an expert at keeping things light and focusing on fun in a creative and friendly way, all while providing unparalleled learning and customer service experiences for our youngest guests. You will instill trust and a love for having fun in our alpine environment while guiding the next generation of skiers/riders to discover the joys of winter sports. Our 4-6 specialist instructors work throughout the season and ensure the best possible experience for the Eldora guest, working on an individual basis and as a part of the Eldora team. Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children or customer service is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach skiing or snowboarding with a keen focus on the welfare of the students.
• Communicate effectively with children and parents to build long-lasting relationships with the entire family.
• Share your love for skiing/riding in a way that 4-6-year-olds can relate to in a safe and effective manner.
• Attend our free, ongoing ski & snowboard training to develop personal skills.
• Live the Eldora culture of being welcoming and inclusive while abiding by our policies.
• Work with the SRS team in teaching and non-teaching duties.
• Access daily schedules and company notices electronically.
• Other duties as assigned by SRS Management.

Basic Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
• A criminal background check will be conducted after the position is accepted.
• High School degree or equivalent.
• Ability to ski and ride well.
• Able to work long and irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Previous experience working with children (4-14 years old) preferred.
• Must have empathy and patience.
• Champion of Play Forever, Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community.
• Minimum age 18.
• Willing to teach any age range (child through adult).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current PSIA-AASI certification/s.

Personal Attributes:

• Honest with the highest integrity.
• Able to handle and manage confidential information.
• Professional appearance and adheres to grooming guidelines.
• Follows established policies and procedures.
• Organized, with good follow-through and habit of getting back to people on issues.
• Can handle a fast-paced, potentially high-pressure environment.
• Flexible with hours and days of work.
• Able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week.
• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work for good balance in life.
• Ambassador of Eldora Mountain, modeling and sharing the Eldora “culture” with guests and employees.
• Strives to exceed guest expectations and create memories for guests and staff.

Guest Service Duties:

• Live the Eldora culture of being welcoming and inclusive while abiding by our policies.
• Friendly and outgoing demeanor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

• Proposed hiring rate of $18+/hour (non-certified), $21+/hour (PSIA-AASI certified). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others. This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.