Inexperienced Ski & Ride School Instructor - Winter 25/...

Job TypePart-timeDescriptionPay Range: $20.50 - $35.25/hourStatus: Seasonal Hourly (Non-exempt)Description:At the Arapahoe Basin Ski and Ride School, we like to have fun while doing great work and hope to instill a love of snow sports in every guest we meet. Likewise, we want all of our instructors to have rewarding careers working alongside people they can trust and respect. As an Instructor at A-Basin, you will teach skiing/snowboarding to adults, children, and families in a high-energy and high-alpine environment. While doing so, you aspire to nurture a love of snow sports and create a day worth repeating. Our instructors teach group lessons, private lessons, and an 8-week program. If you are passionate about skiing or snowboarding and want to share that passion with others in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, A-Basin is the place for you!Ski and Ride instructors are eligible for a staging program that relates to applicable pay based on experience. See below for specific details. Apply now and be part of The Legend!Benefits and Perks for this position include:Unlimited skiing/riding at Arapahoe Basin and 20 other Colorado ski areas and resortsFree, transferrable A-Basin comp lift tickets earned for every 120 hours workedPSIA/AASI exam reimbursement and potential pay increase upon successful completionPSIA/AASI continuing education reimbursement for qualified eventsSeasonal employees receive benefits, including preventative care, mental health services, pharmacy plans, and indemnity insurance401(k) for eligible employeesSick pay and bereavement pay for all employeesFinancial assistance and mental health resources through WorkLife PartnershipMuch more! Check out all of our perks and benefits here! Essential Responsibilities:Introduce guests to snow sports and A-Basin's culture Create a safe and fun learning atmosphere while providing excellent customer service to create a day worth repeating for A-Basin's guestsAccurately describe and demonstrate how to ski and/or snowboard while adapting to the specific skill level of any individual guestWork with kids, adults, and families to nurture a love of the sport Understand, adhere to, and educate guests on the Responsibility Code and Skier Safety Act Communicate with others in an honest, accountable, transparent, and respectful manner Take ownership of and maintain a specific work schedule Make an ongoing effort to improve personal skiing and riding Follow all department sustainability guidelines as expected Perform other duties as assigned RequirementsEducation Requirements:PSIA or AASI certification - preferredExperience Requirements: Previous customer service, teaching, coaching, or other related experience - preferredSkills Required:Excellent communication and customer service skillsStrong interpersonal and problem-solving skillsAbility to multitask and work independently without supervisionPhysical Requirements:Ability to ski, ride, walk, kneel, crawl, carry, reach, stand, stoop, squat, and lift equipment or students up to 35 lbs. while actively teaching and coachingAbility to withstand a high-altitude environment at all timesOther Requirements:Must be minimum of 17 years oldMust be available on weekends and holidaysMust provide own ski or snowboard equipment and other necessary gear to work outside in a high-alpine, snowy, and cold environment This position requires successful completion of a background check. Work Environment:This position will spend most of the time outside in a high-altitude, high-alpine, and snowy environment. Instructors usually wear ski/snowboard equipment for the duration of their shift and are on their feet interacting with customers most of the day. Riding a chairlift is required for this role.______________________________________________________________Ski and Ride School Instructor Staging Program:Instructors at A-Basin are eligible for a staging program that starts when hired and continues into employment. Compensation: an entry wage of $20.00/hour, increased based on current PSIA-AASI certificationso PSIA-AASI Level 1 $21.00/houro PSIA-AASI Level 2 and Children's Specialist 1 $22.00/houro PSIA-AASI Level 2 and Children's Specialist 2 $22.75/houro PSIA-AASI Level 3 $23.50/hourAdditions to the entry-level wage for inexperienced pros will consider prior experience teaching snow sports, outdoor education, and other teaching or guiding experienceAn in-house training exists to verify instructors to act as Ski and Ride School Leads on specific days. This would be a paid activity at an increased rate and would encompass heightened responsibilities. Inquire with SRS management for details.Further staging guidelines are available upon request and will be provided upon starting work.

Created: 2025-08-01