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The Ski Instructor for Aspen Snowmass’ 6 & Under program will teach alpine skiing or snowboarding to children under 6 of all ability levels by focusing on the fundamentals of on-mountain safety and providing a safe and fun on-snow experience. 

Essential Job Functions
•    Work together with a team of instructors to organize classes and students according to individual student goals and abilities
•    Teach and demonstrate skiing and snowboarding to class in a safe environment using a variety of teaching techniques as well as skiing/snowboarding techniques 
•    Works with fellow employees and independently with group of students
•    Must be able to teach a variety of lessons, including clinics for beginner and instruction for more advanced class participants
•    Provides exceptional guest service while maintaining safety as a priority at all times

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 
•    Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance. 
•    Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 
•    Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. 
•    Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. 
•    Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
 

•    Experience working with children is required
•    High School Diploma or equivalent preferred  
•    Level 1 PSIA Certification preferred
•    Ability to ski/snowboard, demonstrating maneuvers to students throughout the duration of a lesson for up to 6 hours per

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 work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
 
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.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
 
A physical assessment (Work Ready) is required for certain positions.
Skiing or Snowboarding is required for certain winter positions.