Ski Instructor at Mercersburg Academy

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

3000.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching, Alpine Skiing, Supervision, Winter Self-Care, Resort Etiquette, Teaching Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Ski Tuning, Yoga, Dryland Training, Ski Equipment Knowledge, Certification, Driving, Outdoor Education, Student Engagement, Empowerment

Industry

Description

Description Mercersburg Outdoor Education believes in the importance of establishing strong ties to nature; fostering independence and interdependence; and enabling healthy, authentic, and empowering outdoor experiences. Position Opening Downhill Ski Instructor Part-time or part of a full-time Faculty position Employment Dates 12/02/25 - 12/18/25, Monday - Friday 4-6pm - Dryland training, on campus 1/06/26 - 2/24/26, Wednesdays 2:30 - 5:30. Thursdays & Fridays 4 -6:15pm, Saturdays 8am-12:15pm - Ski at Whitetail Resort. Mondays 4-5:30 ski tuning and yoga on campus. Qualifications/Expectations Ability to coach / instruct beginner - intermediate or intermediate - advanced alpine skiing. Knowledge of alpine ski equipment. Capable of supervising students during trips to ski resorts. Ability to teach students winter self-care and resort etiquette. Instructors must have a valid driver’s license as they may be expected to drive students in school vehicles to and from ski locations. Instructors are expected to conduct dry-land practice on campus in December. When students return from Winter Break in January, instructors will teach and supervise skiing 4 days a week at Whitetail until the end of February. All outdoor programs personnel should be able to demonstrate effective teaching skills relative to sport-specific technique, as well as possess the interpersonal skills necessary to maintain working relationships with students, parents, other instructors, and administrators. Special consideration will be given to applicants who possess or are willing to work towards achieving certification as a ski instructor. Employees at Mercersburg Academy are required to complete the clearance process mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Compensation $2,000-3000 per season including Epic season pass, negotiable and dependent on experience and background; or part of a full-time faculty position For consideration, please complete application fully or attach resume with work history. For Questions or Details, Contact Chris Duffy, Director of Outdoor Education Email: duffycs@mercersburg.edu phone: 717.328.1486

Responsibilities

Instructors will conduct dry-land practice on campus and teach skiing at Whitetail Resort. They are responsible for supervising students and ensuring a safe and educational experience.