Seasonal Ski Instructor

Who We Are: 

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org. 

Posting Information: 

Salary/Hourly Rate:  $16.50 - $18.00

Hours per week: Saturdays, Sundays possibly Monday holidays, when the snow is on the ground December through March. Schedule is somewhat flexible. 2-6 hours per week total. Note: If we have no snow then there will be no work.  You should apply for the experience and enjoyment rather than to depend on the money. 

Job Classification: Seasonal 

Job Type: Onsite 

Duration: Snow Season – Approximately December-March 

Location: Notchview, Windsor, Massachusetts 

What You’ll Do:

Primary responsibilities consist of conducting group cross-country ski lessons for beginning and intermediate skiers.  Lessons are scheduled at 11 AM and 1 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.  You will likely share lesson times with other instructors so being present at every lesson is not required.   You will contact the staff at the Visitor Center prior to coming to determine if people have signed up for lessons.  If people have registered you will greet them at Notchview and conduct an approximately one hour lesson.  In addition to teaching cross-country skiing skills the lesson will include a short orientation to Notchview and to The Trustees.  Instructors will maintain a log book recording the lesson taught, the date and how many people in the lesson.  While the primary role of the instructor is to conduct group lessons at the advertised times. Instructors may give individual or family group lessons by separate arrangement. 

Requirements

Skills and Experience: 

• Good natured, outgoing, excellent work ethic, safety conscious, patient, trustworthy, must be able to use tact in diffusing confrontations with uncooperative visitors. 

•  It is preferred that candidates have PSIA certification as a level I Nordic instructor.  Or, candidates should have a history of high level skiing skills and be familiar with the PSIA curriculum.  Or, candidates should have prior experience teaching Nordic skiing.   

• Candidates should be able to demonstrate cross-country skiing proficiency if asked to do so.  

• Applicants must have their own vehicle to get to Notchview for work.  

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment. 

• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check. 

Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.  

Want to learn more?  Set up an informational call with a member of our People Team by emailing people@thetrustees.org. 

Benefits

Your Benefits:

• MA Sick Time accrual
• Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.

• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns. 

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.

 It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.