Rikert Nordic Ski School Instructor (26-27 Season S01438)
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Middlebury College
Ripton, VT, US
Summary
Teach Nordic ski lessons, snowshoeing, and fat biking to guests of all ages and abilities. Serve as a Mountain Ambassador to welcome and assist guests while performing operational duties for the Outdoor Center.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Teach Nordic ski lessons to guests of all ages and abilities.
- Serve as Mountain Ambassador - welcoming, assisting and directing guests.
- Teach snowshoeing and Fat biking per experience and ability.
- Work as part of a team dedicated to creating the best possible environment for taking and teaching a lesson.
- Work cooperatively with all Rikert departments. Be prepared to assist other departments as needed.
- Perform other operational duties of the Outdoor Center as seen fit by the Director.
Compensation for this position is at $17.50/hour
- Experience teaching Nordic skiing preferred
- Experience working with the public
- Team player
- Enthusiastic demeanor
Qualifications
- Ability to Nordic ski proficiently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to adapt to situations
- Ability to connect with people and understand group dynamics
- Knowledge of the safety procedures for missing or injured students and guests
Education & Training
- 21 years of age or older
- PSIA certification preferred but not required
As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.
Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:
- MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).
- Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Ski Touring Center
MiddCORE is a suite of immersive leadership, innovation, and life skills programs at Middlebury College. This cohort-style programming equips students with the skills, mindsets, and experiences to become effective leaders and creative problem solvers.
The program has two main offerings: The MiddCORE J-Term program and the MiddCORE Summer Lab.
The MiddCORE J-Term Program is a 4-week credit-bearing program that helps students build skills, create opportunities, and expand networks. Taught by 30+ industry professionals, the J-Term program features the Strategic Challenge, an opportunity for students to apply their liberal arts education to a real-world problem (past partners include Patagonia, L.L.Bean, Orvis, Peet’s Coffee, Google, YouTube, and more.) In addition to the Strategic Challenge, MiddCORE mentors develop weekly hands-on challenges that inspire students to think creatively, operate outside their comfort zone, and deal with ambiguity. This collaborative environment leverages the skills of all disciplines to achieve cutting-edge solutions.
The MiddCORE Summer Lab is an 8-week leadership and professional development experience that runs in conjunction with students’ summer internships. All sessions are led by industry professionals and designed to sharpen professional skill sets, expand networks, and explore possibilities.
Founded
2008
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Middlebury, Vermont
MiddCORE is a suite of immersive leadership, innovation, and life skills programs at Middlebury College. This cohort-style programming equips students with the skills, mindsets, and experiences to become effective leaders and creative problem solvers.
The program has two main offerings: The MiddCORE J-Term program and the MiddCORE Summer Lab.
The MiddCORE J-Term Program is a 4-week credit-bearing program that helps students build skills, create opportunities, and expand networks. Taught by 30+ industry professionals, the J-Term program features the Strategic Challenge, an opportunity for students to apply their liberal arts education to a real-world problem (past partners include Patagonia, L.L.Bean, Orvis, Peet’s Coffee, Google, YouTube, and more.) In addition to the Strategic Challenge, MiddCORE mentors develop weekly hands-on challenges that inspire students to think creatively, operate outside their comfort zone, and deal with ambiguity. This collaborative environment leverages the skills of all disciplines to achieve cutting-edge solutions.
The MiddCORE Summer Lab is an 8-week leadership and professional development experience that runs in conjunction with students’ summer internships. All sessions are led by industry professionals and designed to sharpen professional skill sets, expand networks, and explore possibilities.
Founded
2008
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Middlebury, Vermont
