Part Time Days and Weekends

Instructors will provide quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals in a safe and fun manner while adhering to "Your Responsibility Code," upholding the highest levels of guest safety and service on varied terrain in demanding winter weather.

• Clearly and accurately instruct multiple levels of skiing/snowboarding to students with varying skill levels, and ages, utilizing various styles of instruction.


• Ensure that students are matched to appropriate skill level groups and work with supervisors to make changes as appropriate.


• Provide a safe and fun learning environment through exceptional teaching methods, group handling and creativity.


• Assist in operational responsibilities of Ski & Ride programs including but not limited to registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting sources, lesson meeting place, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities.


• Attend required meetings.


• Be able to discuss the lesson content and evaluate the progress of the guest, and communicate with the guest's parent/guardian when appropriate.


• Ability to make sound decisions based on weather conditions, terrain, temperatures and other factors.


• Achieve and maintain a high level of guest service skills and experience.


• Achieve and maintain knowledge and awareness of the environment.


• Assist guests with transportation of equipment when appropriate.


• Assist guests with loading and unloading from uphill transportation.


• Communicate instructions and help guests to their feet during a lesson when appropriate.


• Arrive to work on time and prepared for all assigned duties.


• Work cooperatively with staff and other departments to create safety and security along with a positive experience for the guests.


• Supervise children in class at all times; assist at lunch & snack times; assist with safe return of children to identified guardian.


• Must adhere to Catamount's employment policies.


• Maintain an even and pleasant temperament when dealing with all Catamount guests regardless of their age.


• Maintain attendance and punctuality


• Attend minimum required training sessions throughout the winter season.


• Confirm guests have purchased a lift ticket at the beginning of the lesson.


• Must possess and maintain contemporary equipment, including a Snow Sports specific helmet.


• Perform other tasks assigned by the Snowsports Director and Managers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Intermediate or above skier/snowboarder (comfortable skiing on blue trails).


• Possess excellent communication skills/able to communicate effectively to groups and individuals as assigned.


• Must work well in a team.


• Must be at least 14 years of age prior to starting and pass a criminal background check through company screening - Pro-screen.


• Must be able and willing to work long and irregular hours including weekends and holidays.


• Previous ski/snowboard instruction experience preferred.


• PSIA/AASI/USSA certification preferred.


• Prior experience working with children & school groups preferred.

Physical & Communication Experience

• Frequent verbal and written communication.


• Good physical condition including flexibility, strength, and endurance.


• Able to lift up to 50 lbs., in awkward positions on steep and slippery surfaces.