• Job Description

  Req#: 142

  Children’s Group SKI Lesson Instructor

  Full Time (5-day/week) Position

  We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who want to teach children how to ski. Prior experience working with children is a must! At Telluride our youngest guests range in age from 3 – 14 years old. First year instructors can expect to teach children in the 3 – 6-year-old age range for 80% of their time. In addition to being assigned group lessons, you will also be expected to teach one or more of our Special Programs; Comets, Telluride Ski PE, Mountain School, and/or Telluride Development Squad which meet weekly over a +/- 6 week period. Working at Telluride will offer you the opportunity to build lasting relationships with guests and fellow instructors for years to come.

  As an instructor with the Telluride Ski and Snowboard School, you can expect to teach Adult Lessons (Group and Private) as business requires.

  Daily Responsibilities:

  · Check schedule from a computer or smartphone.

  · Attend Morning Meeting with your supervisors and fellow instructors.

  · Check-in children and interact with parents about the daily schedule, expectations, and any special needs.

  · Work with other instructors and supervisors to ensure children are in the appropriate class and, whenever possible, the children you worked with the prior day are in your group again.

  · Strong focus on safety; both physical and emotional.

  · Develop a plan for the day addressing which skills will be taught, what terrain will be used, and desired outcomes.

  · Organize essential needs for your group such as bathroom breaks, snacks, sunscreen, et cetera.

  · Manage a safe environment - keep yourself, your students, and the guests around you safe and healthy.

  · Occasionally assist children with the equipment rental process.

  · Setup check-in yards and tear down at the end of the day.

  · Complete a report card for each of the children in your class.

  · Talk to parents at the end of the lesson about their child’s day and what they’ll be working on in their next lesson.

  · Sign out on ProCard; Ski School Software, to confirm student count, pro-verified levels, and pay.

  Qualifications:

  · It is required that applicants for this position have prior experience working with children.

  · Must be authorized to work in the USA. We are not sponsoring work visas at this time.

  · Must be able to ski safely on Blue Terrain, at a minimum.

  · Strong communication skills; in-person, telephone, and text/email.

  · Works well with others; guests, instructors, supervisors, other resort employees.

  · Ability to handle face paced environment; multi-task.

  · PSIA/AASI Certification is prioritized.

  · Ability to take direction and work independently.

  · Must be able to work full time over the busy holiday weeks/weekends; 19 required days throughout the season.

  · High school diploma preferred.

  Benefits:

  · Employee Season Ski Pass

  · Dependent Season Pass for Full Time or Discounted Dependent Season Pass for Part Time

  · 10 $75 Friends and Family Lift Tickets (Not for Resale)

  · Seasonal Access to Ski + Snowboard School Locker Room (excluding Minimum Part Time) and Use of Uniform

  · +/- 40 Hours of Paid Training for All New Hires and Access to Free Continuing Education

  · Reimbursement for PSIA/AASI Certification Exam Fees upon Successful Pass of Assessment

  · Accrued Paid Sick Leave

  · Discounted Meals

  · Discounted Employee Shuttles

  · Real Deal Lift Tickets that give access to Free Skiing at many Colorado Resorts

  · $50 Lift Tickets at Vail Resort-owned ski areas

  · Discounted Ski + Snowboard School for friends and family (subject to availability)

  · Discounted Lodging (subject to availability)

  · Discounts at the resort’s retail outlets
  
  

  Pay:

  · Rates for Assigned Teaching: $21 – 38/hr

  · Base Hourly (for meetings and mandatory training): $17 – 25/hr

  · Dependent on PSIA/AASI Certification + Total Lesson Teaching Hours accumulated over the past 10 years.

  Successful Completion of Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Background Check will be required for those who are extended a job offer. Failure to disclose history as well as convictions of felony and serious misdemeanors may disqualify you from employment as an instructor. Serious misdemeanors can be, but not limited to, crimes of violence and crimes that speak to a person’s honesty and integrity, such as perjury or theft.

• About the company

  The Telluride Ski Resort is a year-round destination located in the southwest corner of Colorado.

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