Junior Instructor Mount Hood Parkdale
Job description
Mt. Hood Meadows and Cooper Spur Mtn. Resort foster an environment where every person feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a consistent and enduring effort to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for our team, guests, and community through respecting and celebrating all backgrounds and perspectives while addressing barriers through a collaboration of efforts with leadership, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) consultants, and our DEI Committee. Opportunities exist for our team to engage in training, educational resources, and focus work; connecting our mission of enriching lives to meaningful and purposeful work. We recognize that growing the culture and influencing the industry is a significant effort, it requires everyone’s engagement, collaboration, and voice. We invite all our team members to be part of improving the culture in whatever capacity they can. Are you stoked to share your passion and expertise in skiing and snowboarding with our young guests at Mt. Hood Meadows? Join our vibrant Meadows Learning Center Junior Instructor Team, celebrated as the Best in the West, and play a pivotal role in creating the ultimate on-snow experience for our budding snow sports enthusiasts. As a Junior Instructor in our ski and snowboard school, you'll have the exciting opportunity to assist our experienced instructors in teaching skiing and snowboarding to youth groups. Your guidance and support will contribute to the joy and growth of our young students, ranging from 4 to 12 years old. You'll help organize students into groups, ensure they are ready for their lessons, and provide a helping hand as they navigate surface lifts and chair lifts. Our season typically starts Thanksgiving weekend and runs through April with night operations starting in mid-December through the first weekend in March. Junior Instructor Checklist: Mt. Hood Meadows provides equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. We strongly encourage applications from people of all races, religions, sexual orientations, pregnancies, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, national origins, ages, mental or physical disabilities, ancestries, medical conditions, military or veteran status, citizenship status, socio-economic backgrounds, or any other status protected by law. Research has shown that women may be less likely to apply for a job if they do not check all the boxes in the job description. We encourage anyone to apply for positions that pique their interests and will consider transferable skills in placement of specific qualifications. We believe in fostering a growth mindset and want our team to develop new skills and grow into the job they want at Mt. Hood Meadows and Cooper Spur or to take elsewhere on their personal career paths. 14 years of age or older Strong communications and guest service skills Minimum skills required: ability to link controlled turns on blue groomed terrain Ability to work outside in all winter weather conditions for extended periods of time Ability to complete Professional Ski Instructors of America / American Association of Snowboard Instructors FREE E-Learning Courses prior to on-snow training – details will be provided Ability to commit to junior instructor training days in mid-November and early December – 4 training days in total on a variety of dates Ability to commit to working a minimum of 18 shifts during the season; season is from late December through April 30 Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business Employment in this position is subject to a satisfactory background check for 18 years of age or older Other Considerations: Average teaching wages meet or exceed NSAA national data and are based on PSIA-AASI Certifications and Accreditations PSIA-AASI Level I training provided by in-house trainers PSIA-AASI Level II/III Certification training provided by PSIA-NW DCLs and Examiners who are also staff trainers at Mt. Hood Meadows Scholarship program to support professional development for PSIA-AASI certifications and accreditations Perks: Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employee and qualifying dependents Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share) 401k after meeting eligibility Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare) Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts) Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!) Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Uniform Provided for all Departments Free Employee Transportation from east and west side of resort Sick Time accrued at 1 hr per 20 hrs worked, no wait period Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses Access to Team Wellness Programs Team Events (Free Food & Raffle Prizes) More Information: Check out our Ski & Snowboard School department website Click here to learn more about our team member perks Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel Note: This is an abbreviated description of the position. At Mt. Hood Meadows and Cooper Spur Mtn. Resort our mission is enriching the lives of our team, guests, and community. We believe this is a place where feeling a sense of belonging, rocking the team and guest experience, and exceeding expectations leads to your life being enriched. We welcome all to their mountain home.
