WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal Associate Ski Instructor for Bear Creek is a guest service focused individual with the ability to help create a positive, memorable experience for our guests. The successful team member will be able to work with their team as well as individually, have good communication skills, be detail oriented and foster the Bear Creek culture by focusing on our guests. This position will be an important member of the Snowsports team, providing lessons that help to develop a love of skiing, develop the guest's confidence, create a lifetime of memories for the guest and teach the safety of the sport.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

Teach skiing in a professional, student-centered, and outcome-based experience Deliver lessons that our guests find rewarding and inspirational Be available for teaching duties as assigned by the Director/Supervisor Be at the area on time and ready to work when scheduled Work effectively and cooperatively as part of a teaching team Provide practical, high value instruction that will enhance snowsports enjoyment and safety Comply with the Rules and Guidelines of the Snowsports School as well as the policies set forth in the Bear Creek Mountain Resort Team Member Handbook Demonstrate professional conduct at all times Comply with all Southern Management's policies and procedures Perform various other duties as assigned by the Director/Supervisor Give knowledgeable, friendly, prompt service Increase the number of guest compliments

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM ALL BCMR TEAM MEMBERS

Acknowledge all guests and respond promptly to their needs, however busy and whatever time of day. Ensure unresolved incidents are reported to the Director/Supervisor Familiarity with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately Contribute to the team's success by accomplishing tasks and assisting with projects as needed Maintain knowledge and compliance with departmental policies, service procedures, and standards Availability during peak operating times, i.e.: weekends, holidays and special events Work as a team member to ensure our guests have the best possible experience Understand emergency procedures and be able to apply them when necessary Report any incidents, property damage or injuries immediately to the Director/Supervisor Attend department meetings and training sessions as necessary Other duties as assigned by Director/Supervisor Support Southern Management's Mission, Vision, and Values Comply with Bear Creek and Southern Management's policies and procedures

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 14 years old by December 1st of the current season Candidates 16 years of age and older by December 1st of the current season should apply as a Ski Instructor Successfully complete Instructor Training Course offered by the school Complete the

PSIA/AASI

Junior Instructor Certificate Program Must have or be willing to obtain state-mandated child abuse and criminal history clearances Parental permission will be required for any minor working in the Snowsports School

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Intermediate skiing skills and be willing to expand and improve those skills Possess good communication and interpersonal skills Should demonstrate strong teaching skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demands data elements provide a systematic way of describing the physical activities that an occupation requires of a worker. The assessment of these elements is focused primarily on the physical demands of the job - not the physical capacities of the worker. Physical Demand refers to the level and/or duration of physical exertion generally required to perform occupational tasks (sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling).

Climbing Ramps/Stairs:

Ascending or descending ramps and/or stairs using feet and legs. Hands and arms may be used for balance (e.g., to hold a railing).

Note:

Stairs involved in commute/getting into a building are excluded if work is always performed in one building. Stairs onto a vehicle or a piece of machinery/equipment are included.

Communicating Verbally:

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Crawling:

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Crouching:

Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

Far Visual Acuity:

Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.

Fine Manipulation:

Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation.

Foot/Leg Controls:

Use of one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Controls include, but are not limited to, pedals, buttons, levers, and cranks.

Gross Manipulation:

Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).

Note:

Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.

Hearing Requirements:

The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes/alarms). One-on-one (in person) Group or conference (in person) Other sounds

Keyboarding:

Entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Devices include traditional keyboard, 10 keypad, touch screen and other.

Kneeling:

Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).

Lifting/Carrying:

Lifting is to raise or lower an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object - usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder. Up to 20 pounds

Near Visual Acuity:

Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.

Peripheral Vision:

Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Pushing/Pulling:

May involve use of hands/arms, feet/legs, and/or feet only done with one side of the body or both sides. Pushing - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force Pulling - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force

Reaching At/Below Shoulder Level:

Extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.

Reaching Overhead:

Extending hands and arms in a 150 to 180 degrees vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.

Standing/Walking:

Standing is to remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about. Walking is to move about on foot.

Stooping:

Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Outdoors:

Job requires work outdoors with workers unprotected and exposed to the elements. This does not include the commute to/from work.

Extreme Cold:

Exposure to non-weather-related temperatures that are: 32 degrees or colder if the exposure is for less than 2/3 of the workday

Wetness:

Any non-weather-related contact with water or other liquids.

Humidity:

Non-weather-related exposure to conditions where the air contains a high amount of water or water vapor, and the atmosphere is oppressive. Proximity to

Moving Mechanical Parts:

Operation of or proximity to moving materials, mechanical parts, settings, or any moving objects (most commonly moving machinery or equipment) that could cause bodily harm.

Noise Intensity Level:

The noise intensity level to which the worker is exposed in the job:

Very Loud Req Benefits:

Bear Creek offers loads of discounts and privileges for our team members. Skiing and snowboarding Free rentals

• Free lesson
• Free snow tubing
• Referral Bonus Program Discounted tickets for Bear Creek events and activities Discounts on items from the Hotel gift shop and Slopeside Sports retail store Discounts at the Spa Discounts at our Restaurants
• 1 Employee Benefit Pass to ski and snowboard for a friend or family member at a reduced price
• Some restrictions apply based on availability and season.

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