New Ski and Snowboard Instructor (Full & Part-Time, Seasonal) - Winter 26/27

SUMMARY Teach lessons in the Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard School program and act as a snow sports ambassador with guests around the resort. A key part of every employee's job is to serve as a Targhee ambassador, engaging the guest at every opportunity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Teach adult and children's lessons in accordance with established teaching standards and methods. Actively promote Ski & Snowboard School and resort programs and support positive guest relations at all times. Participate in ongoing resort and Ski & Snowboard School training. Attend department communication meetings. Be aware of and adhere to all rules, regulations, etc. found in Ski & Snowboard School Manual and Employee Handbook. Some job sharing may be required. This is not an exhaustive list other duties may be added as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY Protect the safety of self, workers, and Grand Targhee Resort guests. Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay. Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor. Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Resort's Occupational Safety & Health Compliance Manual and department-specific procedures or manuals. Operate equipment safely so that it will not lead to injury to yourself or others. Drive in accordance with the law and Grand Targhee Resort policies. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. WORK SCHEDULE Due to the nature of the recreation industry, we are in operation seven days a week. This includes weekends and holidays, and there is no guarantee of hours. Flexible working hours may be required based on business levels. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school education, or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have excellent communication, patience, and guest service skills. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Able to accurately read and make measurements. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Excellent verbal communication skills. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Position requires skiing and/or snowboarding ability. Ski or snowboard confidently for multiple hours per day at an intermediate level. Must be able to provide physical assistance to students during instruction, including helping them stand, regain balance, or get up after falling on slopes of varying difficulty. Must be able to perform job duties outdoors in cold, windy, and snowy conditions for extended periods of time without access to shelter, while remaining physically active. Must be able to demonstrate ski or snowboard techniques dynamically and repeatedly at various speeds and difficulty levels as needed during lessons. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate. Grand Targhee Resort is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, GTR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.