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Junior Instructor Development Program

Do you have an interest in working with children and sharing your passion for skiing and riding? This program is your first step toward becoming a Junior Instructor and working in the Snow Sports/Resort Community.

How? We will explore the fundamentals of becoming a Junior Instructor by working through the same learning progression our Snow Sport University professionals utilize. The emphasis will be on teaching children in a fun manner. You will shadow Mini and Mitey Mite classes to learn what SSU Instructors do, all while receiving coaching to enhance your skiing and riding skills.

Who should apply? The program is open to skiers and riders ages 13 to 16 who are comfortable on most blue and black trails on Madonna and Sterling Mountains. At the end of the eight-week program, participants who have successfully completed the course and are 14 & older will be eligible to apply to be a paid Junior Instructor! If hired within two years of completion of the program, you receive a 50% refund on the price you paid for the Junior Instructor Development Program.


Winter 2025 Sessions:
Sunday Sessions: 1/5/25, 1/12/25, 1/26/25, 2/2/25, 2/9/25, 2/23/25, 3/2/25, 3/9/25

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  • Weather

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    Presently making snow on Upper FIS. Winter Storm Advisory starting Tuesday evening through Wednesday.

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    Extended Forecast

    Today

    1/15/25

    Snow (snow)
    Max 14°F / Min 2°F

    Thursday

    1/16/25

    Clouds (overcast clouds)
    Max 19°F / Min -4°F

    Friday

    1/17/25

    Clouds (broken clouds)
    Max 24°F / Min 1°F

    Trail & Lift Status

    43 out of 78 open

    Trails Open

    20 out of 78 groomed

    Groomed

    5 out of 8 open

    Lifts Open

    Snow Totals

    5″inches

    New Snowfall

    155″inches

    Season Total

    Snow Depths

    Natural Snow Depth: 12 to 16″

    Man-Made Snow Depth: 20 to 42″

    Snow Surfaces

    Primary: Packed Powder

    Secondary: Machine Groomed