Jr Instructor Program

Location: Bend, Oregon

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• Employee housing program
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Discounted onsite daycare
• Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts

Position Summary

• This position is for applicants under 18. Applicants 18 and over who are interested in instructing or supporting our Ski and Ride School lessons should apply for the Ski and Ride School Kids Instructor position.

• Fun, energetic, and highly motivated 15 to 17-year-olds will be trained to assist with and teach children and adult lessons. You are expected to have a high level of patience and ability to work with children and adults in developing their skiing and riding skills. You will be expected to attend training specific to your job duties as an instructor.

• Training will include completing the nationally recognized PSIA-AASI JR Instructor Program guidelines. This includes online coursework as well as a minimum of 30 hours of on-snow training with clinicians from the Mt Bachelor's training staff.

• Throughout the training, you will learn the skills necessary to be a successful instructor and employee at Mt Bachelor. This program intends to develop young adults into snowsports instructors, with the hope of you returning the following year to teach with us.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Assist the Lesson Programs at Mt. Bachelor - This includes the Mountain Rippers Center (MRC), Multi-Week Programs, and Group Lessons. Main tasks will include assisting instructors with classes, meeting and greeting guests, entertaining children, and teaching classes.

• Instructors are expected to interact with guests kindly and positively. At times, the position has moderate stress where you will need to maintain composure and an energetic personality. There will also be moments of downtime, and we expect individuals to have the initiative to find a task. You will be working closely with children (ages 3 to 12), and we expect professional behavior, while also being kind and nurturing when the need arises.

Secondary Function

Be prepared to shovel snow, set up and tear down the lesson area, and communicate with and give feedback to parents.

Job Scope

To instruct guests in accordance with Mt. Bachelor's, PSIA, and AASI guiding principles and training. To maintain a safe and fun learning environment for guests of all ages.

Interpersonal Contacts

Guests, Parents, Children, Instructors, & Supervisors.

Specific Job Skills

• Technical: Ability to Ski or Snowboard at a strong intermediate to advanced level.
• Physical Capabilities: Able to remain standing for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, able to assist in lifting children who fall, able to walk on uneven surfaces, and able to shovel snow.
• Additional: Applicant must own their own equipment.

Education/Related Experience

Experience and willingness to work with children are preferred.

Current Hiring Rate: $16.50/hr

Minimum Age Requirement: 18+

Come Work Where You Play

Please be aware incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Mt. Bachelor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mt. Bachelor is committed to creating a quality work environment which makes full use of the talents and contributions of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability or military status.