Assistant Ski & Snowboard Instructor

Job description

This is where we’re supposed to give you a quick introduction about working at Jay Peak.

Except there’s nothing quick about what your experiences will be or what our expectations are.

In summary, we will expect you to work hard, to help fellow teammates, to service the guest and to have fun.

In return, we will pay you fairly, let you know (and more importantly make you feel) that you are valued, and, if you’re so inclined, work with you to help create a career.

Still interested?

Keep reading.

SUMMARY Jay Peak Resort is hiring Assistant Ski & Snowboard Instructors for the 2025/26 season!

This is a great opportunity for energetic, passionate, and hardworking individuals who love skiing or snowboarding, enjoy working with kids, and want to be part of a fun and supportive team.

We offer flexible scheduling that can work around your availability—as long as it aligns with our program needs.

Assistant Instructors primarily support lessons for children ages 4–12 in our kids’ programs.

You’ll help our certified instructors deliver safe, engaging, and memorable experiences on the snow.

This is a fantastic way to develop your skills, be part of the mountain culture, and introduce others to the sport you love.

**No prior teaching experience is required - we'll train you!!

You'll only be assigned to lessons and tasks you're comfortable with.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned) Assist in providing high-quality instruction to guests in a fun and professional manner Participate in training sessions to improve your skills Be a supportive, reliable member of the Ski & Ride School and broader Jay Peak team SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE No prior experience or training necessary.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read & comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, & memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one & small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.

Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS Must be able to regularly and effectively communicate through email and other electronic communication in addition to online scheduling programs.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES Must be able to communicate effectively to other individuals and small groups of people (especially children) in a professional, friendly manner.

Must be comfortable initiating conversations with guests and other employees.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are an essential part of this position.

Must be able to interact cooperatively with all other departments.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS You must have your own ski/ride equipment including helmet (which we can help with) and complete on-snow and off snow training at the start of the season.

Assistant Instructors must be 14 years of age or older, possess a passionate, positive attitude, support the mission of the resort and follow the company’s policies and procedures.

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands & arms.

The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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 occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

RESORT CONDITIONS This is a Winter Resort Area.

It requires that work venues are varied, and in many cases include steep stairways, multilevel buildings and outdoor work areas, subject to very cold, sometimes wet or very sunny work sites.

Some facilities are located at the base or bottom area and some are semi-remote and can only be reached by traveling via chair lift(s), skis or snowboards.

Walking surfaces are frequently frozen, sloped and slippery.

Proper footwear is a must, indoors and out.

Workdays and hours, as well as the number of hours required will vary, with an emphasis on weekends and holidays _________________________________________________________________________________________ WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK?

We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community.

Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests.

We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals.

We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members.

We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation.

It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone-we’re looking for you.

IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL GET Wage:

• $17.00 per hour Paid Sick Time 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs) Seasonal employee parties Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties For a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property, click here Jay Peak Resort is an equal employment opportunity employer.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.



• We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
• In keeping with our commitment, Jay Peak Resort will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations.
• Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, or for a full listing of all physical demands/requirements, working conditions, environment, and all other ability qualifications for this role please contact the Human Resources office at 802-327-2183 or hr@jaypeakresort.com.
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