Dates: 12/7, 12/8, 12/14. 12/15 will be an additional day for anyone looking to work in our children’s dept.

We use the American Teaching System approved by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) to ensure that our Shawnee Mountain instructors are armed with the skills necessary to teach and create a great experience for all of our guests.

What’s In It For You?

Instructors at Shawnee Mountain enjoy many employee benefits such as:

• Employee discounts at the Ski Shop, Hope Cafeteria, Groomers Grill, and the Trepp Lodge cafeteria
• FREE SKIING/RIDING all season long!
• Free ski/snowboard clinics throughout the year
• Full time positions available
• Flexible part time schedule, day or night!

Course Format

Course Components

• Teaching Model – Instructor Behavior: Adaptive Teaching Model and Student Behavior: Background and Motivation, Learning Preferences, Attitude, etc.
• Skiing/Snowboarding Model – Skiing skills concept: balance, rotary, edging, pressure and Snowboarding skills concept: pivoting, pressure, tilting, twist
• Service Model – Meet and greet everyone and Effective communication

Enroll in our Instructor Training Course which will be held on 12/7, 12/8, 12/14. 12/15 will be an additional day for anyone looking to work in our children’s dept.

This is a free training/hiring event. We will meet on those days from approximately 9am to 3pm. Trainees will all receive 50% off cafeteria food (if we are open) or you can BYO lunch. If you are planning to attend, you MUST register ahead of time for the training using the registration form below. This course is for individuals who would like to work as a ski or snowboard instructor for Shawnee during the 24/25 season.

Please fill out and submit the form below to sign up for our Instructor Training Course.

By submitting your contact details in the form, you consent to receive emails pertaining to ITC and Shawnee’s 24/25 winter hiring.