Soda Springs Ski Resort Planet Kids Instructor Full-Time (Housing Available)

As a Planet Kids Instructor at Soda Springs Ski Resort youll help introduce the next generation of skiers and snowboarders to the mountain. This role is all about creating safe fun and memorable experiences for children ages 8 and younger while teaching the fundamentals of skiing and snowboarding in our dedicated Planet Kids area.

Planet Kids Instructors focus on safety skill-building and exceptional guest service. Youll help young guests develop confidence on the snow while creating an environment where they can have fun learn and build a love for winter sports. When youre not teaching lessons youll support the resort as a Zone Coach helping keep our Planet Kids and Woodward areas safe welcoming and guest-ready.

This is primarily a Part Time Holiday or On-Call Seasonal position with awesome perks and benefits.

Perks:

• Starting pay: $21/hour

• Health insurance options for ALL employees

• Free season pass to Boreal Soda Springs and all POWDR resorts

• Full access to the BunkerWoodward Tahoes indoor training facility with trampolines foam pits skateparks and more

• Discounts on food retail and gear

• Discounts for friends and family

• Work in a fun supportive mountain-town environment

• Career advancement opportunities across the Woodward and POWDR network

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional guest service at all times

• Teach basic beginner-level ski and snowboard lessons to children ages 8 and younger

• Create a safe fun and positive learning environment for young guests

• Teach proper equipment use and basic skiing and snowboarding techniques

• Adjust instruction and communication to meet the needs of young learners

• Act as a Zone Coach in the Planet Kids tubing hills and Woodward Zone when not teaching lessons

• Assist children as needed and actively monitor designated areas

• Enforce established safety rules and procedures

• Report safety concerns guest issues or operational concerns to a supervisor or manager

• Support resort operations and assist with storm recovery and shoveling projects as needed

• Help ensure Planet Kids and surrounding areas are clean safe and guest-ready

• Follow established policies procedures and safety guidelines

• Work collaboratively with other departments to support daily resort operations

What Were Looking For:

• Experience working with children

• Experience skiing or snowboarding

• A guest service mindset with an outgoing friendly attitude

• A fun dynamic energetic and positive personality

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with children guests and coworkers

• Strong understanding of safe practices and ethical behavior

• Ability to stay calm composed and professional in a fast-paced or high-pressure environment

• Comfortable working outdoors in inclement weather for extended periods of time

• Physically able to ski/snowboard and perform outdoor work for extended periods

• Ability to assist with shoveling and other storm recovery projects

• Honest dependable and committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity

• Ability to follow established policies procedures and company values

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Able to pass a background check

• Availability to work weekends and holidays is required