Do you want to become a Team Leader?
Do you love the job as a ski or snowboard instructor and life in the mountains? Do you feel a buzz when you teach and give your guests a fantastic experience? Are you ambitious and constantly striving to learn? If you can say yes to this, you might be the next member of the Snowminds Team Leader team.
Our Team Leaders are one of the most important elements of our courses, and therefore we always strive to find the right people to help give the new Snowminds instructors the time of their lives! As a Team Leader, you will be part of the process before, during, and after the courses in Japan, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Norway, Andorra, Austria or New Zealand. We can promise that you will learn a lot and get an experience of a lifetime!
What does the role entail?
Your tasks as a Team Leader will vary quite a lot, but your most important job will be to be there for the new instructors. It is therefore important for us that you can say yes to the following:
1) I can complete the online Team Leader Academy training prior to the season start and participate in two follow-up preparation meetings.
2) I can participate in the Kick-off event (in person or online) in the autumn.
3) I can travel with the new team, or meet them upon arrival, in either Canada, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Spain, New Zealand or Japan.
4) I am available to lead team activities and support the team throughout the entire season. I am committed to being a consistent presence and point of contact for the team from start to finish.
What does it take to become a Team Leader?
As a Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role, especially during the courses, where you’ll be trusted with significant responsibility and expected to lead by example. That’s why it’s important that you can confidently say “yes” to the following:
- I take the responsibility of being a Team Leader seriously and am fully committed to stepping into the role with professionalism and dedication.
- I thrive in social environments. I’m outgoing, enjoy being around people, and naturally bring positive energy to the group.
- I’m committed to going above and beyond to ensure that every new instructor has an amazing experience.
- I’m ready to work hard, stay motivated, and give 100%, even when challenges arise.
- I feel confident leading a group, taking initiative, and speaking in front of others.
- I’m open to learning and growing through the Team Leader Academy journey
- I have local experience in the area that I am applying for and am excited to share my knowledge and help new Snowminds instructors with the practicalities of settling into a new country/resort.
What is the Team Leader Academy?
The Snowminds Group Team Leader Academy is a centralized training experience designed to equip all future Team Leaders with the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to succeed. To ensure full flexibility and accessibility across all destinations and time zones, the Academy is primarily delivered through an online E-learning platform, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace. This is followed by a destination-specific meeting with your relevant Product Manager.
Through the Academy, you will gain an in-depth understanding of our values, culture, and professional role expectations. You will be trained in public speaking, presentation, and communication techniques, ensuring you can confidently facilitate meetings and engage groups. Furthermore, the training covers essential conflict management, handling difficult conversations, and emergency response procedures. This ensures you are fully prepared to manage crisis situations, follow escalation protocols, and support participant well-being on the destination.
The knowledge and experiences you gain here will not only prepare you for your upcoming role in the mountains but will also serve as highly valuable assets in your future professional journey.
Practical stuff
The Team Leader role is a paid position with additional valuable benefits, which we’ll discuss further during the interview process.
How to apply
Applications are open and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We hold interviews throughout the summer, and the earlier you apply, the better your chances.
In the application form, you are asked to attach an application, CV, and a profile picture. We make sure to respond to every candidate. You will receive an update on your application as soon as a decision has been made.
You can apply here!
If you have any questions in regards to the position or application process please contact us at [email protected] .
We will look forward to receiving your application and maybe welcoming you to the Snowminds Academy.