Snowboard Instructor

The Highlands at Harbor Springs

Harbor Springs, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, English Language, Health Insurance, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Physical Demands, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Harbor Springs, Michigan
POSTED
1 day ago
Overview:

 

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

 


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.

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 Create People
Serve our team members first so they can, in turn, serve our guests and community

Responsibilities:

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 snowboard lessons for guests.
  • Demonstrate and communicate proper snowboard techniques in accordance with the guidelines established by the Highlands Snowsports School and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI).
  • Be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the resort Team Member Handbook and the Snowsports School Manual.
Qualifications:

Qualifications

· 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 snowboard instructing preferred.

 

Physical Demands:

· Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

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

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

 

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 ride in snow, low visibility, powder, ice, hard pack, rain, sleet.

 

Position Type and expected hours of work:

· The snowboard 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.

 

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

About the Company

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