Recreation Assistant (Ski/Snowboard Instructor) NF-02

This position is located at Whitetail Ridge Ski Area, Fort McCoy, WI.
Announcement will have a first cutoff date of November 20, 2026, and applicants that submit a complete application packet prior to that date and found eligible may be given first consideration.

Duties

• Instructs groups and individuals in daily and weekly ski programs, using a variety of teaching methods to effectively communicate to students who have a wide range of abilities and backgrounds. Teaches children as well as adults.
• Ensures proper safety procedures are always followed and that students learn in a safe environment. Responsible for ticket handling from groups of students and must maintain good internal control practices to keep track of tickets.
• Assists with program registration, equipment issue, ski lift, and cleaning duties. Reports any problems to the Manager as soon as possible in order to maintain high quality service to the guest.
• May be involved in designing, building and maintaining the snowboarding course, by building jumps and installing rails using hand tools. Works with the maintenance crew, by coordinating the work to be done, ensures the course is safe for customers.
• Ensures that proper safety procedures are always followed by customers and employees on the course. Must always maintain a positive attitude around and towards guests in order to project a positive image for Ski Area and all MWR programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para 2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Must be able to work outdoors in cold, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age by date of appointment in order to comply with state/local law.
• Driver's license will be required if operating government vehicles.
• Schedule will be based on the needs of the activity. Weekdays, weekends, nights and holidays will be required.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

Must be an advance skier/snowboarder with the ability to teach others. Must have or be able to obtain current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training certification within 6 months of hire. Highly desirable knowledge in building and maintaining snowboarding course.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":

• A minimum of 6 months skiing or snowboarding experience
• Knowledge or a minimum of 6 months experience maintaining a terrain park
• A minimum of 6 months experience instructing skiing or snowboarding