"Director of PE Snowsports School/Lead PE Instructor"

Director of PE Snowsports School/Lead PE Instructor

Company: Dartmouth College

Job Location: Hanover, NH

Category: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, and Phys Ed

Type: Full-Time

Posting date: 09/23/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 0557400

Hiring Range Minimum: $58,865

Hiring Range Maximum: commensurate with experience

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Location of Position: Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only

Is this a term position: No

Is this a grant funded position: No

Position Purpose: The Dartmouth PE Snowsports school is a distinctly Dartmouth flagship program that introduces more than 300 students annually to outdoor winter sports. This position directs all facets of the Physical Education Snowsports School including the training and certification of student and part-time instructor for alpine skiing and snowboarding, the management of the PE Snowsports school class schedule and class offerings, the management of the PE Snowsport school's equipment rental program and inventory and serve as a lead PE Class Instructor in the Snowsports off-season.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp: Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Bachelor's degree; and/or the equivalent experience in Recreation or a related field. Minimum of 3 years' experience in skiing and snowboarding instructional programs; or the equivalent. Level I PISA Alpine Certification and/or Level I AASI Snowboard Certification. Following certifications are required within one year of assuming the position: American Red Cross: Adult, Infant, and Child CPR; PSIA/AASI Level II; Marker Certified Binding Technician (or other similar equipment/binding technical certification). Ability to instruct one "life-long" sports (Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Flyfishing, Sailing etc.)

Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of being a commercial ski or snowboard instructor. Previous experience serving as a director/leader of a ski or snowboard school or program. Previous experience working in a retail ski shop with equipment fitting, equipment rentals, binding fitting, equipment maintenance and equipment service. Ability to instruct two or more "life-long" sports (Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Flyfishing, Sailing etc.)

Description: PE Snowsports School Program: Develop an instructional program consistent with PSIA/AASI standards for approximately 300-500 students. Hire, train, and supervise approximately 40 Ski and Snowboard instructors (both part-time and student). Develop a comprehensive instructor training program with both classroom and on snow instruction that leads new instructors to be prepared to take the PISA/AASI Level I Exam within two seasons of employment. Prepare and manage budget for PE Snowsports School. Maintain payroll records for PE Snowsports School. Determine class size and program content for each instructional level. Organize and manage PE Snowsports School class schedule, registration process and regular transportation to and from Dartmouth Skiway and/or Whaleback Mountain. Monitor instructional activities to ensure quality of instruction, adherence to safety requirements, and attainment of program objectives. Coordinate with Dartmouth Skiway and Whaleback Mountain management concerning safety issues, trail usage, and need for new programming and facilities. Provides emergency assistance as required. Percentage Of Time: 50%

PE Snowsports Equipment Rental Program: Manage inventory on hand and establish rental Equipment needs. Administer rental agreements; organize, fit, adjust, tune, and issue equipment rentals. Organize registration equipment fitting events. Organize rental returns. Store, maintain and repair equipment in the off-season. Maintain paperwork for billing risk management, institution liability, and loss control. Coordinate obtaining helmets, goggles and other necessary equipment for students with vendors. Asses, at season's end, the need for additional equipment purchases for the next season. Percentage Of Time: 25%

PE Instruction/Recreation Support: Teach at least 2 PE courses each Fall, Spring and Summer term, to be determined in concert with the Sr. Associate AD for Reg Affairs and Recreation. Support the Intramural Sports Program as an event and program administrator in the summer term and as needed in the spring and fall terms. Other Duties as assigned to support the needs of the Recreation unit. Percentage Of Time: 25