Contrary to what you may have thought, you don't have to be an ex-Olympian to be an effective teacher. In fact, an enthusiastic personality and a passion for skiing and riding is our most critical prerequisite! Sure, skiing and riding skill is required, but at minimum, intermediate ability. The majority of our students are first-timers, and we will teach you how to teach them. If asked, most of our "master teachers" would never have considered themselves worthy at first. The key is in conveying your love of the sport in a safe, informative and nurturing manner.

The best teachers in the world are great learners first...that is where we come in. Our staff trainers are world class, yet they started right where you are now. They will guide you through the technical teaching skills to make you a successful teacher, and along the way you will, as a partner in learning, grow your own personal skills beyond recognition! Many of our "rookies" finish the season having achieved their Level 1 PSIA or AASI certification! The breakthrough you are seeking in your abilities may just lie in the teaching of others!  Please contact the Winter Sports School to set up an appointment.

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A Mountain High Ski and Snowboard Instructor:

- Serves as a professional instructor and representative of Mountain High Resort.

- Works as a member of an interdependent team dedicated to creating the best possible environment for taking and teaching a ski or snowboard lesson.

- Works not only with students, but with all guests, internal or external, at all times exemplifying the goals of the resort's Guest Service model, on and off the hill.

- Recognizes that outstanding service is our product and exceeding guest expectations our goal.
- Maintains a safe and responsible work environment while teaching and adheres to those principles of conduct while riding or skiing.
- Instructs group and private lessons of varying ability levels, as assigned.
- Instructs students of ANY age, sex and learning ability, as assigned.
- Understands and follows the Mountain High Teaching System and ATS with individuality and personal insight.
- Makes a conscious and continued effort to improve and expand personal riding and skiing skills, teaching skills and professional knowledge.
- Is the embodiment of a Guest service and public relations representative for Mountain High Resort, on and off the hill.
- Is visible, approachable and available to Guest's.
- Reads, understands and complies with the Mountain High Resort Employee Handbook and Ski and Snowboard School Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Is responsible for all information contained in manuals, amendments, addendums, posts on bulletin boards, email postings and morning meetings.
- Supplies modern, indemnifiable personal ski and board equipment and maintains it in a safe, functional and attractive condition.
- Recognizes the importance of all external and internal guests in the workplace, interfacing in a cooperative and supportive fashion with all departments.
- Performs other jobs and responsibilities as requested.
- Is ever-alert to opportunities to better serve the Guest, the department and the Resort.