Children's Center Ski Instructor - Winter 26-27

Seasonal

Welcome to Schweitzer—where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future. 

Perks include:

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

• Employee housing

• Discounted onsite childcare

• Accrued paid sick leave

• 401(k) match

• Great discounts and access to pro deals

• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

Employment Status: Full Time or Part Time      Seasonal

Wage Range: $15.00 to $18.00/hour based on certification

Minimum Age: 16
Background Check Required: Yes, including an Enhanced Background Check requiring fingerprinting

Driver Verification Required: No  

Position Summary:

Children’s Center Ski Instructors are responsible for teaching basic skiing skills to 3 to 6 year-old children in a safe, fun, and engaging environment. This role focuses on building confidence, coordination, and a love for skiing through age-appropriate games and activities. Instructors ensure the physical and emotional well-being of each child while fostering a positive learning experience on the slopes.

You will serve as both an educator and ambassador of the resort, ensuring that every guest interaction reflects our commitment to safety, fun and learning. In addition to teaching, you will contribute to a positive team culture, participate in ongoing training, and support the overall goals of the Children’s Center. Success is measured by guest satisfaction, employee experience, and the acquisition of skills.

Part-time instructors are expected to work 2-3 days a week, and full-time instructors are expected to work 4-5 days a week.

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities:

• Teaches beginner zone ski lessons utilizing PSIA/AASI methodology.
• Teaches mainly 3-6 year-old, first time and beginner ski lessons. All our lessons are for children.
• Provide engaging, safe, and effective ski lessons tailored to the needs and abilities of each guest, using the curriculum and techniques outlined in the Handbook.
• Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment that prioritizes guest enjoyment, confidence, and progress. Actively seek and respond to guest feedback.
• Assess student abilities and provide clear, constructive feedback to support skill acquisition and progression across all levels.
• Uphold and model all safety protocols and mountain policies. Maintain situational awareness and respond appropriately to changing conditions and guest needs.
• Attend required training sessions and actively pursue professional development opportunities to enhance instructional techniques and personal riding or skiing skills. We offer a season long PSIA/AASI certification based training program.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Shovel snow
• Learning area set-up/tear-down
• Complete lesson records, incident reports and other required documentation in a timely manner
• Help dress skiers prior to heading on the snow
• Work inside the daycare facility as a Childcare Attendant

Specific Job Skills:                        

License/Certifications- PSIA Certifications preferred, position is subject to background check, finger printing, and CPR/1st Aid Certification

Technical- None

Physical Capabilities-

• Employee must be capable of skiing in all types of terrain in varying and sometimes hazardous snow and weather conditions at an intermediate level.
• Must be capable of standing for long periods of time, in ski equipment.
• Must be capable of frequently or constantly balancing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, handling and twisting.
• May require out of the ordinary skiing movements in order to assist children on the mountain.
• Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 75bs.    

Additional-

• Excellent and professional verbal communication skills are necessary
• Ability to work in a team environment with a growth mindset and desire to collaborate, communicate and encourage.
• Willingness to continue personal development in the realms of people skills, teaching skills and technical skills

Education/Related Experience:

Minimum education required- Ability to communicate, read and write in English.

Minimum time in related position- Previous experience working with Children preferred. Previous experience as a ski instructor preferred.