Cross Country Ski Instructor- Seasonal- 4/1/2026
4 months ago
New Paltz
Job Description BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the Ski Manager with meeting specific operational goals, general ski shop procedures, skiing and snowshoeing safety measures. Teach the sport of cross-country skiing in a safe and effective manner. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Maintain safe and pleasant ski environment for the guests., • Promote Mohonk Mountain House’s unique cross-country skiing and snowshoeing experience while interacting with guests., • Properly teach in a safe manner the various techniques of cross-country skiing outside in cold winter conditions., • Ski up to six miles per day., • Organize and communicate to Ski Manager all information relating to guest needs and potential skiing and snowshoeing events, conditions, problems, or concerns., • Record and coordinate all ski lesson reservations., • Responsible for all daily office procedures such as answering the phone, filling out conditions reports, assumption of risk forms, rental equipment sheets, utilizing voice-mail system, etc., • Maintain a clean and orderly appearance in the Ski Shop at all times., • Organize and maintain a useable rental system for the rental of skiing and snowshoeing equipment., • Interact cordially and professionally with all guests and co-workers., • Communicate clearly and effectively with the ski, skate and activities staff and all other Mohonk Mountain House service staff., • Perform minor equipment maintenance to cross country ski rental and snowshoe rental equipment such as binding installation, pole repairs, and snowshoe rivet and decking repairs., • Make ski and snowshoe trail recommendations to guests with safety and skier ability being the primary determining factors of each recommendation., • Inspect trail conditions and make recommendations for usage and maintenance., • Assist with snow maintenance removal of front and rear entrances of the Ski Shop and snow removal on the Boat Dock., • Outgoing and friendly personality., • Trustworthy, dependable and honest., • Work flexible or changing days and hours., • Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others., • Safely operate a snow blower., • Sell merchandise in the Ski Shop., • Refill gas cans as needed for snowmobiles., • Perform daily cleaning protocols., • Work weekends and holidays when needed., • Handle change, adversity, and pressure situations in a calm and levelheaded manner., • Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards., • Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems., • Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time., • Lift up to 50 pounds from ground level to waist level and carry a distance of up to 200 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 5 miles per day. Reach areas as high as 8 feet from a standing position with use of a step ladder., • See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus., • Carry a two-way portable radio and earpiece to communicate and provide immediate response to emergency situations., • Speak clearly and in front of groups of people up to 15 people., • Performs basic mathematic calculations and cash handling skills., • Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience., • Possess competent skills of cross-country skiing.