Ski Instructor - Giants Ridge
Guest Services

Compensation Amount:
15.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary:
Instructors are professionals who are committed to providing exceptional customer service by teaching the techniques or skiing and/or snowboarding to guests. Instructors are part of a team dedicated to guest safety, fun and learning. This is a part-time, seasonal position.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Upholds the highest level of student safety on varied terrain with changing conditions.
• Prepares and plans lessons to meet individual skill needs.
• Instructs guests in groups and private lessons, and teaches proper technique and skills for ability levels.
• Helps guests use the right equipment and accessories and teaches guests how to load and unload lifts.
• Assists in the daily set-up and take down of the Mountain Sports School.
• Follows the Responsibility Code and ensures guest safety on varied terrain in winter weather conditions.
• Reports any injuries or incidents.
• Continually learns and updates teaching, technical and skiing/snowboarding skills based on PSIA/AASI standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Intermediate skill level of skiing or riding (preferred)
• PSIA/AASI Certification (preferred but not required)
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.
• Ability to work with guest of all ages and skill levels.
• Ability to be enthusiastic and outgoing, accepting all assignment with equal enthusiasm.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of guests and coworkers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by guests and coworkers in English.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work outside in all winter weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must have sight, speech and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
• Ability to work assigned weekends and holidays.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Skis or Snowboard
• Proper outdoor attire for skiing or riding
• Helmet

Are you ready to take your enthusiasm and love of skiing and/or riding into each lesson? If you're ready for an incredible & rewarding winter experience, we want you on our team. We receive questions all the time on how to become an instructor. If you ever wanted to spend your winter on the slopes this is your chance to enjoy your season at Giants Ridge. We will help you hone your own skills, while learning how to become a great instructor. If you enjoy people, have high energy and, and want to share your passion for a Lifetime sport, this is the job for you!

Seasonal positions are available. Employees must be available to work on specified days during the busiest times of the season which include weekends.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: November 29, 2024

Our team members enjoy amazing benefits such as:

• Ski/Mountain Perks - free passes for employees and discounts for family members
• Employee discounts on food, apparel and accessories
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for professional growth
• And more!

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.

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