Ski Instructor

Teach guests how to ski and enjoy the winter environment. A love of the sport and the desire to continually improve both personal skiing skills and teaching ability are important.

Some perks of working for The Highlands include:

A free Golf Pass and Ski Pass for both you and your family
A free downhill mountain bike park season pass for you and your family
40% off at the various Boyne Restaurants
Discounts at other Boyne Resorts such as 30% Spa treatments at the Inn at Bay Harbor and Boyne Mountain
Free Passes to Avalanche Bay Water Park at Boyne Mountain
Discounts on lodging for Friends and Family
Tuition Reimbursement
Team Member Housing available on a first come first serve basis*

Team Member Perks:

• Free Golf and Ski Passes – Enjoy outdoor activities with free access for you and your family.
• Downhill Mountain Bike Park Pass – Complimentary access for biking enthusiasts.
• Dining Discounts – Receive 25% off at Boyne restaurants.
• Resort Discounts – Save 30% on spa treatments and other services at Boyne Resorts.
• Free Water Park Passes – Access to Avalanche Bay Water Park.
• Lodging Discounts – Special rates for friends and family.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continuing education.
• Housing Availability – First-come, first-served team member housing.
• Health Insurance – Available for Full-Time Year-Round Team Members.
• AllyHealth – Access to health services for all employees.

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Our Core Values: LEADS by Serving

At Boyne Resorts, we believe that great leadership is the key to transforming a good work experience into a great one. Our core values guide us every day as we work to create lasting memories for every guest.

• Long-Term Thinking
• Excellence in Execution
• Attitude is Everything
• Develop Great People
• Serve our team members first so they can, in turn, serve our guests and community

The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this classification and are not all-inclusive of the specific position.

• Must be comfortable setting up an environment conducive to safety, fun and learning.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, supervisors, managers, and other team members.
• Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.
• Must be able to work outside in extreme and quickly changing winter weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment.
• Must be able to maintain a great guest service attitude while working with beginner students on green terrain throughout the season.
• Must have availability during holiday periods (December 26th – 31st, January 16th – 18th, February 13th – 15th).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Organize and conduct both group and private ski lessons for guests.
• Demonstrate and communicate proper ski techniques in accordance with the guidelines established by the Highlands Snowsports School and Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA).
• Be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the resort Team Member Handbook and the Snowsports School Manual.

• 18 + years of age.
• Must be reliable, dependable, and timely.
• PSIA/AASI Certified Level 1 status is strongly encouraged (or international equivalent).
• Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.
• A great guest service personality.
• A growth mindset (an openness to learning and feedback).
• Basic English language skills.
• Previous experience in ski teaching preferred.

Physical Demands:

· Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

· Must be able to ski for up to 8 hours per day.

· Must able to teach ski lessons in harsh winter weather (cold, snow, wind, rain, sleet, ice)

*Single Bed, no pets. If interested, inquire during job interview *$350 a month*

Work Environment:

· The instructor work environment is primarily outdoors in the winter weather. Temperature can vary greatly throughout the day and from day-to-day.

· Must be able to ski in snow, low visibility, powder, ice, hard pack, rain, sleet.

Position Type and expected hours of work:

· The ski instructor position is full-time, part-time, peak part-time, or temporary based on candidate availability.

· Typical work day is 8:30am – 4:30pm.

· Must be available for weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

· Some instructional programs occur in the evening after 4:30pm but never after 9:00pm.