Mountain Sports School Staff Trainer
Manchester, VT  / Bennington, VT  / Lebanon, NH  / Brattleboro, VT  / Rutland, VT  / Burlington, VT  / Stratton Mountain, VT ...View All
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At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type). Examples of perks and benefits include:
  • Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Stratton and all Alterra owned resorts
  • Free or discounted Alterra Mountain Company season pass for dependents - this includes spouse & children under 26 years old
  • 50% off day tickets at IKON partner resorts
  • Free or discounted IKON pass
  • Discounted golf, mountain biking and fitness center memberships
  • Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs for self & dependents
  • Retail and Food and Beverage discounts
  • Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
  • Discounted mountain bike &/or ski lift tickets for your friend & family guests
  • Onsite medical clinic
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, and FSAs
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match
  • Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
  • Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks
  • Company paid sick time for all, and FTO/Vacation time


Additional perks & benefits for year round employees

POSITION SUMMARY

As a staff trainer you will report to the training manager. This candidate will focus on leading educational clinics for our instructors and coaching staff. Majority of clinics will be conducted on snow, and cover information focused towards creating exceptional experiences skiing and snowboarding for our guests. Stratton Mountain Sports School primarily utilizes PSIA-AASI for education materials and certification.

The ideal candidate will help our staff improve their teaching methods and skiing/riding abilities. This candidate will also foster growing interests and participation in clinics while helping staff prepare for certification. This position will also teach lessons, oversee lessons, and have instructors shadow you while teaching lessons as needed. Seasonal full-time and part-time positions available. The pay range for this role is $28.00 - $31.00/hr.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Lead training clinics for instructors
  • Cover topics outlined by the training manager
  • Create and facilitate clinics with open guidelines based on the needs of the group
  • Help create training plans for short-term and long-term staff goals
  • Assess instructors' ability levels and provide feedback
  • Facilitate safe learning environments for students and clinic participants
  • Provide engaging learning that promotes clinic participation
  • Ability to teach a variety of lessons
  • Assist in preparation of learning areas


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Certifications: Level 3 or Ed Staff PSIA/ AASI or equivalent

Education: High School diploma or equivalent, preferred but not required

Experience: High intermediate or advanced skiing/riding skills, previous teaching experiences a plus

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Experience leading clinics
  • 5 Seasons teaching experience (recommended)
  • Level 3 or Ed Staff PSIA/ AASI or equivalent
  • Advanced skiing/snowboarding skills
  • Superior customer service skills
  • Outgoing, with excellent communication skills


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires working weekends and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Experience
Open
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