Ski Instructor; Part-Time​/Seasonal

Overview

As a Ski Instructor at The Highlands, you’ll inspire guests of all ages and abilities to discover the joy of skiing. Whether teaching first‑time skiers or coaching intermediate and advanced guests, you’ll play a key role in creating unforgettable on‑snow experiences in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment. This position is ideal for passionate skiers who enjoy helping others, being outside, and delivering top‑notch guest service.

• Ski Passes – Enjoy outdoor activities with free access for you.
• Dining Discounts – Receive 25% off at Boyne restaurants.
• Food Market Discounts – Receive 50% off.
• Resort Discounts – Save 30% on spa treatments and other services at Boyne Resorts.
• Free Water Park Passes – Access to Avalanche Bay Water Park.
• Lodging Discounts – Special rates for friends and family.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continuing education.
• Housing Availability – First‑come, first‑served team member housing.*$350 a month*
• Ally Health – Access to health services for all employees.

At Boyne Resorts, we believe that great leadership is the key to transforming a good work experience into a great one. Our core values guide us every day as we work to create lasting memories for every guest.

• Long‑Term Thinking
• Excellence in Execution
• Attitude is Everything
• Develop Great People
• Serve our team members first so they can, in turn, serve our guests and community

• Must be comfortable setting up an environment conducive to safety, fun, and learning.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, supervisors, and co‑workers.
• Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.
• Must be able to work outside in extreme and quickly changing winter weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment.
• Must be able to maintain a great guest service attitude while working with beginner students on green terrain throughout the season.
• Must have availability during holiday periods for winter  (December 26th – 31st, January 17th – 19th, February 14th – 16th).
• Other duties as assigned

• 16+ years of age.
• Must be reliable, dependable, and timely.
• PSIA/AASI Certified Level 1 status is strongly encouraged (or international equivalent).
• Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.
• A great guest service personality.
• A growth mindset (an openness to learning and feedback).
• Basic English language skills.
• Previous experience in ski instruction preferred.

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to ski for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to teach ski lessons in harsh winter weather (cold, snow, wind, rain, sleet, ice)

* Single Bed, no pets. If interested, inquire during job interview *$350 a month*

• The instructor work environment is primarily outdoors in the winter weather. Temperature can vary greatly throughout the day and from day‑to‑day.
• Must be able to ski in snow, low visibility, powder, ice, hard pack, rain, sleet.

• The ski instructor position is full‑time, part‑time, peak part‑time, or temporary based on candidate availability.
• Typical work day is 8:45am – 5:00pm.
• Must be available for weekends, weekdays, and holidays.
• Some instructional programs occur in the evening after 5:00pm but never after 9:00pm.