Snow Sports School Instructor Certified - Seasonal

Snow Sports School Instructor Certified - Seasonal

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Job Purpose

The Snow Sports Instructors are passionate about skiing and snowboarding and teaching others to love our sport. Certified Snow Sports Instructors teach ski and snowboard classes in our private, group, and adult programs.

Description

This is a seasonal position Oct 17, 2025 - April 14, 2026. Status:
Part Time

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• PSIA Certification Level I or higher
• Upholding the highest levels of guest safety on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions in a fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment
• Clearly and accurately instructing assigned levels of skiing or snowboarding to students, both physically and verbally
• Assisting guests to load and unload the chairlift
• Communicating instructions and helping guests to their feet during a lesson.
• Working with guests of all ages and abilities
• When working with children:
  Supervising children in class at all times; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring return of children to identified guardian
• When working with children:
  Assisting in operational responsibilities of Ski & Snowboard programs including but not limited to registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting source, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities. All other job duties as assigned

Skills And Knowledge Requirements/Competencies

• PSIA Certification Level I or higher
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School equivalent education
• Successfully complete a training camp and observation day
• Capable of comfortably skiing/snowboarding on groomed blue runs
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergency and other unplanned situations
• Must be able to stand and walk on snow for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend and squat.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must have experience working with people
• Must have good guest service skills
• Must have good communication skills
• Must work well in a team
• Must successfully complete the background check
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in an alpine environment
• Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions
• Meet one of our flexible scheduling options

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience and/or Training

Previous instructing experience

Licenses/Certificates

PSIA or AASI certification

Technology/Equipment

Computers, Smart Phones, Tablets, Alpine Ski and Snowboard

Physical And Mental Demands

• Must have the ability to lift up to 50lbs and carry 50 yards
• Must be able to work outside in temperatures below 32 degrees and up to 8 hours
• Must be able to work in a standing position for up to 8 hours
• Must have at least intermediate skiing / snowboarding ability

Equipment Used

• Drills and drill bits
• Mats, cones, other teaching aids
• Aerial and surface lifts
• Skis or Snowboard

Working Environment

• Harsh outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment may occasionally be loud.
• Regularly work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to outdoor weather conditions and vibration.

Benefits (depended on hours worked and status)

• Medical - PPO and HDHP options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)

Paid Time Off

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time-Off
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Bereavement/Funeral

Compensation

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Incentive Programs
• Shift Differential Program
• Tool Rewards Program
• Safety shoe and glasses program

Other

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness incentives
• Company paid and provided uniforms
• Training:
  In-House, Instructor-Led, and Online

Marquette Mountain is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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