About the role
Pay: $14.00 to $14.00 per hour
Description
Job Purpose
The Snow Sport School Lead is responsible for assisting the Snow Sport School Director & Assistant. Their primary responsibility is to assist the instructors with their students and classes while also scheduling/booking students.
Status:
Full Time
This is a seasonal position October 14, 2026 - April 14, 2027
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervises instructors, classes and private lessons and participating guests when the Snow Sport School Director is or Snow Sport School Assistant is unavailable
Upholds the highest levels of guest safety on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions in a fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment
May participate exit evaluations and rehire recommendations
Is able to safely navigate uneven and slippery terrain
Clearly and accurately instructing assigned levels of skiing or snowboarding to students, both physically and verbally
Assisting guests to load and unload the chairlift
Communicating instructions and helping guests to their feet during a lesson
Working with guests of all ages and abilities
When working with children: Supervising children in class at all times; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring return of children to identified guardian
When working with children: Assisting in operational responsibilities of Ski & Snowboard programs including but not limited to registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting source, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities
All other job duties as assigned
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Skills and Knowledge Requirements/Competencies:
Can pass pre-employment screening
Has reliable transportation to be able to carpool/commute
Required software knowledge to include, but not limited to: Google suite
Ability to operate basic office equipment.
Maintains excellent interpersonal relationships
Understands the need for meticulous organizational skills
Ability to works with guests of all ages three years old to adult
Is fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written)
Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions
Has a clean and welcoming appearance
Has excellent guest service and communicative skills
Can work comfortably in a diverse and fast paced team environment
Excellent attention to detail.
Maintains office, employee and company confidentiality at all times.
Exemplifies professional conduct and adherence to company Core Values.
Professional conduct when dealing with guest and employee complaints that is inline with and supports the company policy, procedure, and message.
Must be available throughout the winter season to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays
Preferred Experience:
Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring/instruction
Knowledge of local area/resort
Caring for and/or working with children ages 3+
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience and/or Training:
Previous instructing experience
Licenses/Certificates:
NA
Technology/Equipment:
Computers, smart phones, tablets, Alpine Ski and Snowboard
Physical and Mental 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.
Must have the ability to lift up to 50lbs and carry 50 yards
Must be able to work outside in temperatures below 32 degrees and up to (8) hours
Must be able to work in a standing position for up to (8) hours
Must have at least intermediate skiing / snowboarding ability
Equipment Used:
Drills and drill bits
Mats, cones, other teaching aids
Aerial and surface lifts
Skis or Snowboard
Working 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.
Harsh outside weather conditions.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
Noise level in the work environment may occasionally be loud.
Regularly work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to outdoor weather conditions and vibration.
Benefits (depended on hours worked and status)
Insurance:
Medical - PPO and HDHP options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance (company paid)
Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
Paid Time Off:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Volunteer Time-Off
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Bereavement/Funeral
Compensation:
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Incentive Programs
Shift Differential Program
Tool Rewards Program
Safety shoe and glasses program
Other:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness incentives
Company paid and provided uniforms
Training: In-House, Instructor-Led, and Online
Marquette Mountain is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.