Instructor Manager Jobs in Draper, UT (NOW HIRING)

Manager: Bill Novak
Status: Seasonal FT or PT Applications Considered
Position Start Date: Mid November
Typical Schedule: 8:45 am – 4 pm. 1 – 5 days per week with potential evening classes depending on schedule

Turn your experience into inspiration at Brighton Resort. 

Brighton is seeking passionate, experienced snowboard instructors who are dedicated to the craft of teaching and committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. We are looking for professionals who are confident leaders, skilled communicators, and fun instructors both on and off the snow. 

At Brighton, you'll have the opportunity to share your expertise with a wide range of guests through private lessons, group programs, and multi-week lesson series for snowboarders of all ages and abilities. Our supportive and collaborative culture values instructor development, encourages continuous learning, and empowers instructors to deliver high-quality, personalized experiences that help students achieve their goals. 

Whether you're introducing a first-time snowboarder to the sport or helping advanced snowboarders reach the next level, your experience and passion can make a lasting impact. If you take pride in your teaching, enjoy building meaningful connections with guests, and want to spend your winter sharing your love of snowboarding, we invite you to join our team and teach on Utah's legendary "Greatest Snow on Earth."

• Mandatory paid training for experienced instructors will be Nov 21 and 22 snow conditions permitting. If snow conditions are not as expected at this time, the mandatory paid training will be rescheduled on Nov 21 (indoor), Dec 5 and 6.  
• Responsible for the safety and learning of students in lessons 
• Expected to teach students of all ages 
• Effective communication with students, parents, resort staff and guests 
• Engage in continuing education such as teaching tactics, sliding skills, and people skills 
• Other duties related to the daily operation of theSnowsports School 
• Ability to work outdoors in the winter mountain environment 
• Able to consistently work in a physically strenuous and mentally demanding position for the full operating season 
• Other duties as assigned. 
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Expectations for this position  

• Arrival time is 8:45 AM unless you are only teaching an afternoon or evening shift 

• Some weekends, holidays or powder mornings, you may need to be in the mouth of the canyon by 7:00 to be able to be at Brighton by 8:45 AM due to traffic.  

• In addition to paid training, instructors will need to do additional training before teaching solo. 

• If you are working on Saturdays and/or Sundays, you will be required to work every Saturday and/or Sunday during our multi-week programs to ensure quality and consistency with these programs.   

• Full-time instructors have the option to work 4-5 days a week. Those choosing a “4-day a week” schedule will also need to teach at least 2-afterschool programs a week Jan through March. 

• “4-day a week” full-timers, will also need to work 5 days a week in March due to accommodate the spring break guests. 

• Part-time instructors will need to work at least 1 day a week or more consistently on a Saturday or Sunday. Part-time instructors will also need to teach an afterschool program from 4:30 to 6:30 once a week for 8 weeks starting in January. 

• Instructors are paid an hourly wage and a “student incentive” per student.   

• We are a commission paid ski school. At times, there may be no work due to a lack of business.  

• It is important to realize that work is not guaranteed every day due to the demands of business. 

• Instructors tend to work 4.5 to 6 hours a day. 

• When working, you will always need to be in Brighton uniform, with black pants, with a nametag and a helmet. 

• Instructors will need to use personal phone for communication purposes, view schedule, contact guests at times and approve daily timesheets 

• Instructors are expected and paid to complete digital report cards for each student.  
• Mandatory paid training for experienced instructors will be Nov 20 and 21 snow conditions permitting. If snow conditions are not as expected at this time, the mandatory paid training will be rescheduled on Dec 5 and 6. 

*Dates are subject to change due to weather conditions 

Qualifications: 

• 18+ years old 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted 

• Experience working withstudents of a variety of ages, skills, and group size 

• Intermediate + skiing or snowboarding skills 

• PSIA or AASI a plus, but not required 

• A growth mindset (an openness to learning and feedback) 

• Must submit a resume during the application process 

Perks: 

• FREE All Access Brighton Ski Pass 

• FREE UTA ski bus access 

• Discounted Brighton lift tickets for friends and family 

• Access to discounted lift tickets at multiple ski areas 

• Employee discounts at all Brighton outlets and all Boyne Resorts 

• Discounted membership at Momentum Indoor Climbing gym 
• Access to Expert Voice, Liberty Mountain, and Outdoor Prolink retail sites 

Qualifications: 

• 18+ years old 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted 

• Experience working withstudents of a variety of ages, skills, and group size 

• Intermediate + skiing or snowboarding skills 

• PSIA or AASI a plus, but not required 

• A growth mindset (an openness to learning and feedback) 

• Must submit a resume during the application process 

Perks: 

• FREE All Access Brighton Ski Pass 

• FREE UTA ski bus access 

• Discounted Brighton lift tickets for friends and family 

• Access to discounted lift tickets at multiple ski areas 

• Employee discounts at all Brighton outlets and all Boyne Resorts 

• Discounted membership at Momentum Indoor Climbing gym 
• Access to Expert Voice, Liberty Mountain, and Outdoor Prolink retail sites