Peer Ski Instructor

Overview

Possibly the “best job ever” for teenagers, Brighton Peer instructors get paid to ski while they are assisting kids in ski/snowboard lessons. Peer instructors will work closely with an adult lead instructor in creating unforgettable experiences for our younger students ages 4-12. If you are 14-17 years old and passionate about sharing your love of skiing with others, we would love to work and ski with you on the “Greatest Snow on Earth”!

Position: Peer SKI Instructor (for ages 14 to 17)
Manager: Matt Finger
Status: Seasonal Part Time
Position Start Date: mid to late November
# of Openings: 25
Typical Schedule: weekend day(s) and some holidays 8:45 to 4:00. Times vary.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: 

• Assisting with children's ski and snowboard lessons 

• Riding with children ages 4-6 on chairlifts 

• Helping with other needs of the ski school 

• Ensuring kids have a fun and safe experience on snow  

• Arriving to Brighton by 8:45 AM on scheduled workday 

Expectations for this position  

• Arrival time is 8:45 AM.  

• Some weekends, holidays or powder mornings, you may need to be in the mouth of the canyon by 7:00 to be able to be at Brighton by 8:45 AM due to traffic.  

• Peer instructors’ primary schedule will be 1 weekend day per week. It is expected that you will be scheduled to work every Saturday or Sunday from Dec 1 to March 31. 

• At times, there may be no work due to a lack of business.  

• It is important to realize that work is not guaranteed every day due to the demands of business. 

• Peer Instructors tend to work 2.25 to 6 hours a day. 

• When working, you will always need to be in Brighton uniform, with black pants, with a nametag and a helmet. 

• No ear buds or phone use while working or on chairlifts with students. 

*Dates are subject to change due to weather conditions 

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• Be available for mandatory paid training on Nov 21 or 22 

• Be able to ski or snowboard at an intermediate level 

• Ability to follow directions and safety protocols 

• Love working with children 

• Happy and friendly presence 

• Ability to interact, talk and engage with kids ages 4-6 

• Reliable transportation to and from Brighton, even on snowy days 

Perks/compensation

• Brighton Season Pass
• Starting wage $13.50 per hour*
• FREE UTA ski bus access
• Discounted Brighton lift tickets for friends and family
• Access to discounted lift tickets at multiple ski areas starting Jan.
• Employee discounts at all Brighton outlets and all Boyne Resorts
• Discounted membership at Momentum Indoor Climbing gym
• Access to ExpertVoice, Liberty Mountain, and Outdoor Prolink retail sites
• Snowsports clinics/trainings to aid in development of personal and professional skills

*Opportunity for Growth

The Brighton Snowsports School encourages our Peer Instructors to grow and learn to become better coaches and instructors. Peer Instructors can get a $2/hour raise when they complete the PSIA Junior Instructor program. There is also a $25 registration fee that Brighton will reimburse once the course is complete. More details can be found here.

https://lms.thesnowpros.org/courses/junior-instructor-certificate-program/