Hybrid Part-time Snowboard Instructor at The Highlands at Harbor Springs

As a Part-Time Snowboard Instructor at The Highlands, you’ll have the opportunity to share your passion for snowboarding with guests of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're helping a first-time rider feel confident or guiding an intermediate guest through their next challenge, you'll play a key role in creating positive, fun, and safe experiences on the mountain.

This role is perfect for individuals who love riding, enjoy teaching, and want to work in a high-energy, guest-focused environment—without the full-time commitment.

Team Member Perks:

•  Ski Passes – Enjoy outdoor activities with free access for you. 
• Dining Discounts – Receive 25% off at Boyne restaurants.
• Dining Discounts – Receive 40% off at Food Market.
• Resort Discounts – Save 30% on spa treatments and other services at Boyne Resorts.
• Free Water Park Passes – Access to Avalanche Bay Water Park.
• Lodging Discounts – Special rates for friends and family.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continuing education.
• Housing Availability – First-come, first-served team member housing.*$350 a month*
• AllyHealth – Access to health services for all employees.

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Our Core Values: LEADS by Serving

At Boyne Resorts, we believe that great leadership is the key to transforming a good work experience into a great one. Our core values guide us every day as we work to create lasting memories for every guest.

• Long-Term Thinking
• Excellence in Execution
• Attitude is Everything
• Develop Create People
• Serve our team members first so they can, in turn, serve our guests and community

The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this classification and are not all-inclusive of the specific position.

· Must be comfortable setting up an environment conducive to safety, fun and learning.

· Must have strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, supervisors, and co-workers.

· Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.

· Must be able to work outside in extreme and quickly changing winter weather conditions.

· Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment.

· Must be able to maintain a great guest service attitude while working with beginner students on green terrain throughout the season.

· Must have availability during holiday periods (December 26th – 31st, January 18th – 20th, February 15th – 17th).

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· 16 + years of age.

· Must be reliable, dependable, and timely.

· PSIA/AASI Certified Level 1 status is strongly encouraged (or international equivalent).

· Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.

· A great guest service personality.

· A growth mindset (an openness to learning and feedback).

· Basic English language skills.

· Previous experience in snowboard instructing preferred.

Physical Demands:

· Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

· Must be able to ride for up to 8 hours per day.

· Must able to teach snowboard lessons in harsh winter weather (cold, snow, wind, rain, sleet, ice).

Work Environment:

· The instructor work environment is primarily outdoors in the winter weather. Temperature can vary greatly throughout the day and from day-to-day.

· Must be able to ride in snow, low visibility, powder, ice, hard pack, rain, sleet.

Position Type and expected hours of work:

· The snowboard instructor position is full-time, part-time, peak part-time, or temporary based on candidate availability.

· Typical work day is 8:30am – 4:30pm.

· Must be available for weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

· Some instructional programs occur in the evening after 4:30pm but never after 9:00pm.

*Single Bed, no pets. If interested, inquire during job interview *$350 month*