Assistant Ski & Snowboard Instructor

WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK?

We're a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We're rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We're a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It's not for everyone but we're not looking for everyone-we're looking for you.

IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Wage: $17.00 per hour
• Paid Sick Time
• 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
• FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents
• Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
• Seasonal employee parties
• Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties
• For a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property, click here

SUMMARY

The Assistant Ski & Snowboard Instructor role partners with a Ski & Snowboard Instructor to provide instruction to

guests in various formats (group, 1-on-1) and terrains. The Assistant Ski & Snowboard instructor also participates in

teambuilding and skill building exercises.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Assist Ski & Snowboard Instructor in providing friendly and welcoming service to guests of all ages and skill levels
• Support Ski & Snowboard Instructor in delivering high-quality, professional instruction to guests
• Follow Ski & Snowboard Instructor example for maintaining the safety and learning of students in lessons
• Actively utilize WhenToWork scheduling app to stay aware of schedule and maintain good attendance
• Be aware of and follow all resort and department policies/procedures
• Ability to work outdoors in the winter mountain environment
• Active participation in trainings throughout the season (ongoing, in-house, PSIA/AASI)
• Learn & uphold customer service approach:
• Know where they are coming from
• Make a plan for their success
• Teach with empathy

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You must have your own ski/ride equipment including helmet (which we can help with) and complete on-snow and offsnow

training at the start of the season. Instructors must be energetic, passionate, hardworking, support the mission of

the resort and follow the company's policies and procedures.

PSIA Certification is welcome but not required. Be sure to inform the hiring team of any current certifications you hold.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

No prior experience or training necessary.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read & comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, & memos. Ability to write simple

correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one & small group situations to customers, clients

and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these

operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must be able to regularly and effectively communicate through email and other electronic communication in addition to

online scheduling programs.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must be able to communicate effectively to other individuals and small groups of people (especially children) in a

professional, friendly manner. Must be comfortable initiating conversations with guests and other employees. Excellent

communication and interpersonal skills are an essential part of this position. Must be able to interact cooperatively with

all other departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; reach with hands and arms and

climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch or

crawl and occasionally stand or sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift

and/or move 100 pounds in the form of assisting students in snow, with the help of a Ski & Snowboard Instructor.

Specific vision requirements of this position include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and

occasionally working near moving mechanical parts and working in high or precarious places.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

RESORT CONDITIONS

This is a Winter Resort Area. It requires that work venues are varied, and in many cases include steep stairways, multilevel

buildings and outdoor work areas, subject to very cold, sometimes wet or very sunny work sites. Some facilities are

located at the base or bottom area and some are semi-remote and can only be reached by traveling via chair lift(s), skis

or snowboards. Walking surfaces are frequently frozen, sloped and slippery. Proper footwear is a must, indoors and out.

Work days and hours, as well as the number of hours required will vary, with an emphasis on weekends and holidays.