Ski/Snowboard Instructor Certified Base Pay Starts At: Level 1: $20.17 per hour depending on experience (plus free lunch!)Level 2: $22.50 per hour depending on experience (plus free lunch!)Level 3: $28.00 per hour depending on experience (plus free lunch!)
Location: On Mountain, Ski and Snowboard School
Employee Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Job Category: Seasonal part-time and holiday only positions are available
Leadership Responsibilities:
None
Attendance: Reliable, predictable, punctual and in-person attendance is an essential function of this job. Due to the resort nature of our business, applicants should expect to work weekends and holidays.
Estimated start date: Now Hiring
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Typical Shift: Starting around 8am-9am and ending around 3pm-4pm depending on business volume Environment: Some indoor duties are required however most of your time will be spent outside on the snow in all kinds of winter weather. Employee Housing: https://www.angelfireresort.com/work-for-us/employee-housing/Employee Benefits: https://www.angelfireresort.com/work-for-us/employee-benefits/Required Certs or Licenses: Level 1 certification from an accredited Ski and Snowboard Instructor associationLevel 2 and Children's Specialist 1 certification from an accredited Ski and Snowboard Instructor associationLevel 3 and Children's Specialist 2 certification from an accredited Ski and Snowboard Instructor association
Job Summary:
This job summary is intended to be a broad description of duties. You will be expected to carry out all responsibilities and tasks asked of you. Our ski and snowboard school is instructor centered, everyone works with adults and children, and teaches both group and private lessons. We know that happy, motivated employees make happy successful guests. It really is just that simple. We are hiring for all levels of certified and uncertified ski, snowboard, and Nordic instructors as well as Children's Specialists. Training opportunities are available all season long. We are looking for applicants who can provide exceptional guest service at all times, work well under pressure, follow strict policies and procedures, work as a team, and help foster a positive, fun, and safe work environment. Applicants must be able to provide their own ski equipment.
Qualifications:- Ability to ski/snowboard at an intermediate level
- Enthusiasm, positivity, and a passion for working with people and helping guests learn to love snow sports
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work well with others – guests, instructors, supervisors, other employees
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment where inclement weather is common
- Ability to ride chairlifts and moving carpets and to assist students with the loading of chairlifts and moving carpets
Other skills and abilities:- Ability to maintain personal and guest safety as a top priority
- Must make a continued effort to seek training and improve personal skiing/riding skills, teaching skills and coaching knowledge
- Must consistently provide a guest experience that exceeds the guest's expectations.
- Must be comfortable wearing ski boots or snowboard boots for extended periods.
- Must understand and adhere to the Responsibility Code and Skier Safety Act.
- Benefits include ski pass, discounted dependent passes, resort discounts, lift tickets at other resorts, and paid sick leave.
About Angel Fire Resort: Angel Fire Resort is a top year-round mountain resort destination in New Mexico. The resort is situated at over 8,600' elevation in the Southern Rocky Mountains, 30 minutes east of Taos and has views of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico. Employees come from all over the world for our winter and summer seasons, which makes for a unique and diverse team to work with. Angel Fire strives to offer the best value and choice for family outdoor recreation activities to its members, guests and visitors–including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sledding, golf, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, zip lines, tennis, fishing, hiking, premium RV sites, dining and more.
