Non-Certified Ski & Ride Instructor

Job Details

Job Location
:
Legal Address - TWIN BRIDGES, CA 95735

Position Type
:
Seasonal

Salary Range
: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Shift
:
Day

Job Category
:
Ski & Ride School

Job Title
:
Non-Certified Ski & Ride Instructor

Department
:
Ski & Ride School

Reports To
:
Ski & Ride School Manager

Prepared By
:
Sierra-at-Tahoe

Prepared Date
: 07/2023

FLSA Status
:
Non-exempt

Pay Status
:
Hourly

YR Status
:
Seasonal (Full-time or Part-time)

Benefit Status
:
None

Pay Rate
:
Starting at $18/hr

Embrace the thrill of winter and step outside of the norm and into an outdoor opportunity you’ll cherish forever. Here at Sierra, we pride ourselves on our welcoming and inclusive work atmosphere that keeps the stoke high for our guests and employees alike all season long. If you’re looking for a full career switch or an exciting weekend roll centrally stationed in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, you just found it.

NOTE:
This job description shall not be construed as a contract for employment. Must be at least 18 years of age. Sierra-at-Tahoe is an at-will employer. This position requires a post offer background check.

Full-time and part-time positions available for non-certified children's and adult instructors are available for the 24/25 winter season!

Don’t let the title of this position scare you away! We receive numerous questions every season from applicants on how they can become an instructor. If you have ever wanted to spend your season truly enjoying Sierra-at-Tahoe, honing your skills, meeting and working with people from all around the world, this is the position for you! Typically, a non-certified instructor is an intermediate-level skier, someone who wants to develop his or her skiing or riding abilities throughout the season.

They are someone who loves to meet new people and share their passion for the mountain lifestyle and the outdoors. However, all ski ability levels are welcomed and able to assist with ski & ride instruction.

Our “Snow College” new-hire training and development program will give you the tools you need to develop your technical and teaching skills as a skier or rider on the mountain. We will develop your communication skills in delivering a safe and fun lesson.

• Upholding the highest levels of guest safety on varied challenging terrain with constantly changing winter weather conditions.
• Clearly and accurately instructing assigned levels of skiing or snowboarding to students, both physically and verbally.
• Ensuring that students are matched to appropriate skier/snowboarding skill level and working with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary.
• Assisting guests with transportation of equipment.
• Assisting guests to load and unload the chair lift/surface lift.
• Communicating instructions and helping guests to their feet during a lesson; lifting children by the vest (if applicable).
• Always supervise students; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring return of children to identified guardian.
• Assisting in operational responsibilities of Snow sports programs including but not limited to registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment-fitting source, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities.
• Contribute to team effort by participating in Job Sharing, assuming responsibility for the cleanliness of the resort and safety of guests and employees; participating in safety meetings; accepting diverse assignments; maintain a positive and friendly attitude and demeanor in all internal and external interactions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The…