Seasonal

At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks for our seasonal team members including:

• Stratton season pass for all employees

• Free or discounted (depending on classification) season pass for dependents - this includes spouse &.children under 26 years old

• Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts (depending on classification) at all Alterra owned resorts – dependents too!

• Unlimited introduction letters for 50% off day tickets at IKON partner resorts (depending on classification)

• Discounted golf, mountain biking and fitness center memberships

• Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs for self & dependents (depending on classification)

• Retail and Food and Beverage discounts

• Industry/Pro-form discounts

• 12 - $25 lift tickets for your friend & family guests (depending on classification)

• Onsite medical clinic

• 401(k) with company match

• Company paid sick time

Additional perks & benefits for year round employees

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is for graduates of the 2022/2023 TIPS or CAP program at Stratton only. All other applicants who are not graduates of the December 2022 program, please apply via the Uncertified Instructor or Certified Instructor position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• To teach skiing or snowboarding from beginner to expert
• Provide a safe learning environment for students
• Attend clinics for instructors
• Ability to teach a variety of lessons:
  • Groups
  • Privates
  • Seasonal Programs
• Assist in preparation of learning areas
• Learn the lift procedures for junior participants
• Being outdoors in winter conditions for 6 plus hours daily
• Junior School:
  • Assist with the registration process and checkout; Assist with lunchtime duties
  • Assist with carpets

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School diploma complete or in progress
• Experience: Skiing/Riding experience, previous teaching experiences a plus

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 14+ years of age (14/15 - apprentice, 16+ instruct/coach)
• Skiing/Snowboarding skills
• Superior customer service skills
• Outgoing, with excellent communication skills
• Completion of the Stratton TIPS or CAP program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires working weekends and holidays.

Mountain Environment:

• The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc...
• The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common.
• Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
• Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.