Instructor Assistant - Winter 24/25 (Part-Time)

Description

Pay Range: starting at $20/hr

Status: Seasonal Hourly (Non-exempt)

At Arapahoe Basin Snowsports School, we like to create opportunities for fun and growth for both guests and staff. One way that we ensure this is by utilizing our a-mazing Instructor Assistants! As an Instructor Assistant (IA), you’ll have an opportunity to enter the job force in a fun, exciting way! You’ll work alongside Ski and Snowboard Instructors to help manage classes, create fun learning experiences, and assist with concerns throughout the day. 

As an IA, you will also have access to training clinics designed to augment your professional growth. Come join us for topics ranging from Ski/Ride Skill Development to Resume Building, and countless opportunities in between! The Instructor Assistant position is a fantastic way to explore the Snowsports industry, and potentially begin the journey toward certification and a lifelong passion!

If you are passionate about skiing and/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!

This program is designed for high school students who are not eligible to teach as full instructors yet, but want to gain experience for future instructing positions.

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 resorts
• Free, transferrable A-Basin comp lift tickets earned for every 120 hours worked
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for full-time employees beginning on the 1st of the month following the date of hire
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid time-off for all full-time employees
• Sick pay and bereavement pay for all employees
• Year-round bonus for all employees
• Financial assistance and mental health resources through WorkLife Partnership
• Much more! Check out all of our perks and benefits here! 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Recognize that service is our product and helping guests have a great experience is our primary job 
• Greet and assist guests in a friendly, helpful, and respectful manner 
• Provide “little extras” to guests such as giving directions or a helping hand
• Make a continued effort to improve personal skiing/riding skills, teaching skills, and knowledge of the snow sports industry 
• Assist in instructing and caring for children of any age, gender, and learning ability as assigned 
• Be familiar with and comply with A-Basin’s employee handbook and Snowsports’ procedures and policies 
• Be up-to-date on relevant Snowsports information by checking bulletin boards and memos and attending required meetings 
• Regard safety and skier/snowboarder responsibility as a top priority  
• Cooperate with all area employees and co-workers in the performance of duties to promote successful teamwork and guest experience
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Experience Requirements: 

• Previous experience interacting with children
• Previous guest service experience – preferred

Skills Required:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to follow and understand directions

Physical 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 coaching
• Ability to withstand a high-altitude environment at all times
• Other Requirements:
• Must be available on weekends and holidays
• Must provide own ski or snowboard equipment and other necessary gear to work outside in a high-alpine, snowy, and cold environment

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.