Snowsports School Instructor

Ski & Snowboard Instructor

The Mountain Sports School is a collection of dedicated professionals who are committed to cultivating exceptional guest experiences that create an “Adventure of a Lifetime” for our guests. Our Pros know more than just teaching; they forge deep personal connections with our guests and create new perspectives. The Mountain Sports School is dedicated to talent development and offers industry leading training that supports our commitment to excellence.

A Mountain Sports School Instructor (Ski & Snowboard Instructor) will teach alpine skiing or snowboarding to children and adults of all ability levels by focusing on the fundamentals of on-mountain safety while providing a fun on-snow experience. Extensive training is provided for inexperienced to advanced candidates.

Position Responsibilities

• Work together with a team of instructors to organize classes and students according to individual student goals and ability levels.
• Plan and implement lessons appropriate for each ability zone with an emphasis on Safety, Fun, and Learning.
• Teach a variety of lessons for children and adults, including instruction for beginners, intermediate and advanced class participants.
• Display professional conduct with parents, children, and caregivers in all situations, some of which may be stressful; write daily progress cards for students and their parents.
• Provide exceptional guest service while always maintaining safety as a priority.

• Availability to assist with boot fitting, fence set up and tear down, cleaning, snow removal, scanning, or other tasks as early as 8 am and until at least 4 pm.
• Recognizes that service is our product and helping our guests have a great Alyeska experience is our primary job. Ultimately embraces that our goal is to help guests find the love of skiing/riding and the mountains we share.

• Follow all protocols for punctuality, daily and season long scheduling, uniforms and professional appearances as outlined by P&C and Snowsports School.
• Attend all required trainings and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Maintains personal and guest safety as a top priority.
• Can address guests’ needs and goals cognitively, affectively, and physically.
• Reads and complies with Alyeska Employee Handbook and Mountain Sports School procedures and policies.
• Is responsible for staying current with company information; emails, newsletters, informational websites, bulletin boards, memos and required meetings.
• Makes a continued effort to seek training and improve personal skiing/riding skills, teaching skills and coaching knowledge.
• Strong personal character and commitment to Alyeska Resort’s Vision, Purpose, and Values.
• Provides a guest experience that exceeds our guest’s expectations.
• Ability to accept criticism and opportunities gracefully and humbly for professional growth.
• Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, challenges, and while working in an ever-changing mountain environment.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must have excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Able to ski/snowboard at an intermediate level in terrain with variable conditions.
• Experience working with children, preferred.
• Able to work in variable weather.
• Ability to ski / snowboard while demonstrating maneuvers to students throughout the duration of a lesson for up to 6 hours per day, required.
• PSIA Level 1, or foreign equivalent, preferred.
• Uncertified of inexperienced positions available; We offer a robust New Instructor Training Program.
• Able to work weekends and holidays, required.

This role typically pays between $18.00 and $26.00 per hour. Actual pay will be dependent on the level of certification. Full Time, Part Time / Experienced and Inexperienced positions available.

Commitment levels for this role are broken down into lesson days: Part time (18 days), Part time (32 days), and Full Time (100 days).

Why Alyeska?

Alyeska Resort is a 299-room resort which includes a Nordic Spa and Ski Area, nestled in the mountains of Girdwood, Alaska located 45 minutes south of Anchorage. Alyeska Resort is an incredible place and Girdwood is a friendly, lively town where residents value both outdoor adventure and community spirit. Alyeska Resort offers the type of atmosphere where our employees can work hard and play hard and are encouraged to share their enthusiasm with our guests.

Offering year-round and seasonal opportunities, working at Alyeska Resort is both rewarding and exhilarating. Alyeska Resort offers many exciting career opportunities, beautiful surroundings and exciting employee benefits including:

• Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance for regular full-time employees
• Paid holiday and paid time off (Vacation and Personal)
• Free Season Pass for employees and qualified dependents
• Roth 401(k) and 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Discounts for rooms at The Hotel Alyeska and affiliate hotels
• Discounts in Resort restaurants, shops, and Nordic Spa

Family, Quality, Winning, Industry and Honesty: Our people realize that relationships rooted in trust, honesty, respect and gratitude are essential to all. We never get a chance to make a second first impression. Success is planning the details. We are focused and committed to doing what we say and accepting feedback as a gift.

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

• Physical demands:Ability to demonstrate skiing or snowboarding techniques, lift and carry equipment up to 25 pounds, bend, stoop, walk in various snow conditions, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Work Environment: This role occasionally involves extended hours and weekends to accommodate peak business periods. Operating within a dynamic, guest-centric setting, you will interact frequently with staff, guests, and stakeholders. Your work spans both indoor and outdoor environments, encompassing a range of mountain weather conditions.

Alyeska Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All resort employees must possess current documentation showing they are eligible for employment in the United States. Alyeska Resort accepts applications for currently available positions only and does not accept applications for “general employment.” Preference may be given to local candidates, as relocation may not be available.