Nordic Staff/Instructor Level I

Job Title: NORDIC CENTER STAFF/INSTRUCTOR Level I

Department: Nordic Center

Rate of Pay: $17.00/Hour

Shift: Variable Shifts 8:30am-5:30pm, till 10pm on Night Skiing events

WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS REQUIRED

Part-Time, Full-Time Seasonal Position

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

SUMMARY

Assists in all aspects of the Nordic Center operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet guests upon arrival at the Nordic Center.
• Assists guests with information on the Nordic Program.
• Assist guests with purchasing trail tickets and provide area maps.
• Share the Sundance story of land preservation and environmental commitment as the opportunity arises.
• Assist guests with purchasing merchandise.
• Retail sales-hard and soft goods. Rental and demo equipment disbursement.
• Handle cash/credit card transactions with the register.
• Maintenance of all rental equipment, specifically, waxing using the belt waxer.
• Ski instructor and tour guide.
• Schedule and teach Nordic lessons. A level I will be able to teach beginning Classic through intermediate Classic.
• Uphold Sundance's zero tolerance standard for sexual abuse and molestation by following protocols to protect students from inappropriate behavior by staff members, guests, and other students.
• Snow removal off facility and roofs.
• Night skiing- Be available during Full Moon or Custom program operations to facilitate in equipment rentals, trail pass sales and closing operations. Availability until 10 pm. Most operational evenings.
• Snowmobile operation- Basic knowledge of how to operate snowmobile in the event staff must act as a Medical First Responder or participating in Lost Skier Protocol.
• Ski Trail Maintenance/Shoveling and or pruning.
• Support on-mountain recycling program.

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.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous instruction and customer service experience required, preferably in the ski industry. Preferred areas of education; Recreation and Sales. Preferred area of experience; Coaching.
• Employees are required to have the ability to Nordic ski.
• Track experience and knowledge of Nordic equipment preferred.
• Operate 2-way radios for communication to other staff.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, snowshoe, cross-country ski, and reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. Employee will occasionally pick up fallen students.
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside winter weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions for much of the day. The employee will sometimes work with moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Benefits:

• Employee discounts on dining and resort amenities.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth.
• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and personal development.
• Active Season Pass

Disclaimer:

This is a general description of this job. All employees of Sundance Mountain Resort will be required to perform any task that is asked of him/her within legal and ethical parameters and company policy.