Non-Certified Ski & Ride Instructor

Company: Solitude Mountain Resort
Location: Sandy
Posted on: November 19, 2022

Job Description:

Please note, this position is located at Solitude Mountain Resort in Solitude, UT
SeasonalJOB TITLE: Non-Certified Ski & Snowboard Instructor DIVISION:Snowsports
REPORTS TO:Snowsports SupervisorLOCATION:Ski & Ride School building / On-mountainCLASSIFICATION: Full-Time / Part-Time / On Call/ SeasonalPOSITION: Solitude is looking for a passionate and confident ski/ride instructor for our winter operations. This position involves teaching individuals and groups new skills and techniques to help improve their skiing ability. Instructors are to provide for participating guests, snowsport lessons with an emphasis on safety, fun, and learning.SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong understanding of the educational concepts particular to your discipline
• A well-developed physical skill-set particular to your discipline
• Outstanding interpersonal skills: ability to create trusting relationships with many personalities
• Well-conditioned for highly athletic activities in a mountain environment over many consecutive days
• Solid understanding of all Solitude guest services and how to appropriately incorporate them into lessons
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperature/weather conditions
• Ability to work with little supervision after daily assignments are made
• Able to instruct groups and individuals while skiing/riding, both adults and childrenJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide for participating guests a snowsport lesson experience that consistently exceeds expectations
  • Be in attendance and in accordance with all requirements of snowsports Instructor Policies and Procedures
  • Continuously assess guests and the snowsport environment for safety
  • Seek out and participate in educational events that better your product
  • Be a positive and professional ambassador of Solitude, and snowsports in general, to all guests
  • Helping raise guests confidence levels
  • Making sure individuals are comfortable with their equipment
  • Teaching familiarity with the ski liftsTHE BENEFITS AND PERKSAt Solitude Mountain Resort, we offer a variety of employee benefits! First, you are lucky enough to be working in the beautiful, scenic Wasatch Mountains. Enjoy mountain activities before work, after work, on work breaks, and on days off! Activities include skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and so much more. Work with other mountain enthusiasts. This is an excellent opportunity to socialize, meet great people, and attend employee events around the resort. Some events include unique opportunities like employee ski days, employee yoga, live music events, film festival ski movie features, and many more summer activities- at work! You get to work and play in the same place. Eligibility is dependent on all employee classification of work.BENEFITS:Ski and Ride
    • Eligible employees receive a free Solitude season pass for themselves and eligible dependents. This includes unlimited skiing/riding for winter employees with no blackout dates and bike hauls for summer employees
    • Free access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations throughout North America for you and eligible dependents
    • Discounted Solitude lift tickets for your friends & family
    • Discounted ski and ride lessons
    • Free Nordic ski and snowshoe pass for the Solitude Nordic & Snowshoe Center for winter employees
    • Ski and ride perks at other local resorts
    • Complimentary UTA Ski Bus passOther Benefits
      • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSA, FSA for eligible employees
      • Discounts resort-wide for food, rentals, retail, lessons, and more
      • Pro deals with hundreds of outdoor brands
      • 401(k) plan with generous company match for all employees
      • Free counseling service for you and your household members through our Employee Assistance Program

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