The Junior Instructor Program is for high school aged students who are 14 to 17 years of age.
All minor applicants go through the same application process, however those who are 16 or 17 years of age may “test out” of the Junior Program to full instructor. Those who are 14 and 15 years of age will be Junior Instructors until they turn 16, at which time they are eligible to “test out” to full instructor. The junior instructor program is very popular and high competitive, so it may take more than one season of applying before being hired.
Job Summary
Being a junior instructor is more than helping teach the perfect turn – it’s about helping create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment welcoming people to Mt. Hood Meadows – “Your Mountain Home.” Instructors spend more time with our guests than any other team member, making instructors key players in growing snowsports and creating a lasting impression. Mt. Hood Meadows Learning Center Junior Instructors are primarily responsible for assisting, both indoors and outdoors, with ski and/or snowboard group lesson operations, with children ages 3 to 12, in a safe and fun learning environment at Mt. Hood Meadows.
Qualifications & Experience
- 14 to 17 years of age
- Successful completion of prerequisite on-line PSIA-AASI E-Learning Courses
- Minimum ability to ski and/or snowboard safely, linking round turns on intermediate (blue) groomed terrain at Mt. Hood Meadows
- Passion for teaching and the mountain environment
- Strong communication and guest services skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work outdoors in all conditions while maintaining a positive attitude
- Must have sufficient sight, speech and hearing abilities to learn skills, follow and provide directions and instruction to guests
- Basic web-based Internet browser navigation skills
- Ability to read and reply to email communications in a professional and timely manner
- Must provide own equipment (e.g. skis, snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, ski poles, gloves, goggles, thermal layers, etc.)
- Able to meet minimum schedule commitment with availability including weekends and school holidays from approximately December 1 through April 30
- Those 18 years of age or older must submit to a background check to work with minors
- Upon successful completion of Mt. Hood Meadows Learning Center training and observed demonstration of ability during a lesson, current Junior Instructors who are at least 16 years of age may be eligible for Instructor – Non-Certified position
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Prior experience in a fast paced, guest-facing position
- Prior experience working with children in an educational or athletic setting
Primary Functions
- Arrive on-time at designated work area(s), with equipment, in clean uniform and presenting a professional appearance in accordance with company grooming standards
- Assist, both indoors and outdoors, with youth ski and/or snowboard lessons
- Work with students of all ages including children as young as 3
- Help facilitate a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment
- Work as a team with other team members and departments to give our guests the best possible experience
Secondary Functions
- Attend mandatory meetings and be responsible for that information
- Attend mandatory on-snow trainings
- Participate in voluntary clinics to improve skiing/riding and develop teaching skills
- Greet guests, answer questions, direct guests to correct locations, and provide exceptional guest service
- Perform additional tasks assigned by supervisors including, but not limited to, assisting with lesson check-in, carrying rental equipment from indoors to outdoors and vice versa, help with lunch time needs, moving ski racks, snow removal, and end of day tear down duties, along with other tasks as assigned
- Demonstrate best practices in workplace safety as outlined by the supervisor, including compliance with all safety guidelines, procedures, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Carry out the mission, vision, goals and Core Values of Mt Hood Meadows.
- Understand and abide by the rules of the Meadows Learning Center and the Mt. Hood Meadows employee handbooks
