Ski / Ride Instructor

BASIC FUNCTION                                                                 

The position of Ski / Ride Instructor is responsible for conducting safe and engaging lessons that develop core skiing and/or riding abilities in students. Instructors are required to manage multiple students in a sometimes challenging outdoor environment.  The instructor is responsible for maintaining high standards of customer service for all of our Guests. Ski & Ride Instructors are highly visible ambassadors for the Resort and help set our Guests impression of Ragged Mountain. The instructor should pose excellent group management and interpersonal skills. These skills are required to succeed in this fast paced work setting.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES                                       

• Instruct multiple athletes in an outdoor winter environment
• Manage lesson time effectively
• Illustrate program value to increase participation
• Analyze movements and provide useful feedback to students in a manner consistent with current PSIA/AASI technique
• Communicate with other instructors, supervisors, and Ragged Mountain Staff
• Complete daily student and/or group evaluations
• Enforce policies and procedures
• Follow the Code of Conduct at all times
• Understand and demonstrate Smart Style
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisors

SUPERVISION RECEIVED                                                           

Direction is received from the SRS Manager

QUALIFICATIONS                                                                 

• PSIA/AASI Certification preferred but not required
• Must possess strong skiing or snowboarding skills
• Must possess strong leadership and group management skills               
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to work extended hours in inclement weather and cold temperatures
• Must possess strong teaching, training and coaching skills
• Must be able to successfully pass drug screening and background check

At Ragged Mountain we work as a team, flexing with the business and team needs. Responsibilities, duties and the requirements for this position may change at any time, with or without a change in title, benefits or salary. Like most jobs in the recreation field, this position requires a flexible schedule, working holidays, weekends and long hours as necessary.