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
The Nordic Instructor provides excellent customer service to all guests through safe, effective, and dynamic coaching and leadership in all types of Nordic ski clinics and programs at Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center. This position requires the ability to communicate with many types of people and teach to a variety of learning styles. Instructors should be reasonably fit and proficient in both Diagonal Stride Classic and Skate Ski disciplines and be committed to ongoing professional training. Additional duties may include assisting with Nordic Center events, providing relief to the rental/ retail and gate check staff, and helping with lodge and trail maintenance as needed. Length of shift varies throughout the season.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
Teach diagonal stride and skate ski techniques to group clinics, private clinics, and special programs as assigned:
Start classes on time and manage lesson time effectively.
Match demos, pace, terrain, and style to student needs.
Speak clearly, check for understanding, and listen carefully.
Use positive, enthusiastic expressions and body language.
Emphasize safety, control, efficiency, ease, and FUN.
Show problem-solving skills and flexibility.
Close the lesson, confirming progress and offering an opportunity for the next lesson.
Attend and participate in all required clinics.
Complete accident/incident reports.
Keep ski equipment updated and in good repair.
Show initiative in and acceptance of all teaching assignments.
Work to relieve rental/retail staff as needed.
Perform opening duties, which may include
Snow shoveling/ice chipping
Splitting firewood/stacking firewood/maintaining fire
Outside work in all weather.
Secondary Function
Special Events (in all weather conditions)
Manage / clinic special groups.
Assist with set-up, execution, and break-down of events.
Assist with special projects and events per the manager.
Non-Teach (in all weather conditions)
Check trail passes.
Act as on-snow ambassador.
Assist with other projects as assigned.
Job Scope
Responsible for leading all assigned clinics safely and effectively, for generating return business, and assisting in all facets of Lodge operation as needed.
Interpersonal Contacts
Guests, Nordic Staff in all positions, & Ski Patrol.
Specific Job Skills
License/Certifications: Wage is based on PSIA Certification.
Technical: Advanced skiing ability – both classic and skate.
Physical Capabilities: Able to stand/work outside for an extended amount of time in all weather conditions. Additionally, every position at Mt. Bachelor requires the ability to shovel snow and walk on steep and uneven surfaces.
Additional: Experience with customer service.
Education/Related Experience
Minimum education required: Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
Minimum time in related position: One year of experience in a related role. Experience in education or instruction is a plus.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Such accommodation requires an interactive discussion with the Human Resources Department before such accommodation can be made.
Every position at Mt. Bachelor requires the ability to shovel snow and walk on steep and uneven surfaces.
Current Hiring Rate: $16-19.50/hr (Dependent upon PSIA Certification)
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.