Shredder Bend Indoor Ski & Snowboard Instructor Bend, OR · Part time Company website

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Shredder Bend is Oregon's first year-round indoor ski and snowboard gym dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of snow sports to children. Shredder offers classes for children ranging from 10 months to 10 years old. Our classes cover fundamental ski/snowboard skills, along with coordination and developmental activities to build strength and balance. Shredder utilizes indoor slopes with tailored PSIA-AASI curriculum designed to help kids develop the technical skills of skiing and snowboarding in a fun and supportive environment.

Role Description

 

Join our dynamic indoor ski and snowboard team as a Ski & Snowboard Instructor, where your passion for winter sports and teaching will inspire countless kids of all ages and skill levels.

In this active role, you will deliver engaging, safe, and effective instruction on skiing and snowboarding techniques within a controlled indoor environment. Your enthusiasm and expertise will help foster a love for winter sports while ensuring every participant has a memorable and enjoyable experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your coaching skills in a vibrant, community-focused setting dedicated to fun, family, and skill mastery.

 

What You’ll Do

• Lead engaging ski and snowboard lessons tailored to participants’ ages, abilities, and learning goals.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for balance, turning, stopping, and safety procedures on indoor slopes.
• Prepare lesson plans that incorporate sports coaching principles, physical education methods, and fun activities.
• Manage behavior effectively using positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies.
• Assist with equipment fitting, safety gear checks, and ensuring proper use of all instructional tools.
• Build relationships with Shredder families, leading welcome/closing class announcement to promote Shredder and provide coaching feedback to get parents excited for their next class.
• Enforce safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for all students.
• Support the overall operation of the gym by maintaining cleanliness and organization of the teaching area.
• Represent Shredder with the utmost integrity and professionalism.

Position Requirements

• Must be physically able to lift/assist children to help them control speed and balance on the indoor slopes.
• Maintain high energy, patience and a positive attitude throughout the entire class period, continuously encouraging students and providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Independently manage a class of young children with a wide range of abilities — keeping every student engaged and progressing without losing sight of the group.
• Ensure the safety of children at all times; and be diligent and attentive to all students' needs in your group.

 Qualifications

• Experience working with children (ideally ages 3-10 years old) in athletics, outdoors, or an educational setting.
• General knowledge of skiing and/or snowboarding fundamentals and willing to learn our program curriculum.
• Familiarity with behavior management techniques to foster positive learning environments.
• Strong group management skills and the ability to build rapport with students and parents.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Experience teaching ski or snowboard instruction a plus.
• First aid certification a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

•       Starting pay $20-22/hour (DoE)
•       Flexible part time schedule including weekends (20-30 hrs /week)
•       Professional development opportunities

This role is perfect for energetic individuals passionate about working with youth, outdoor recreation, and creating joyful experiences in a fun indoor setting. If you thrive on motivating others and sharing your love of winter sports while maintaining high safety standards, we invite you to join our team!

Qualified candidates will receive an invitation for an initial interview.