Cooper Spur - Alpine Instructor

Mt. Hood Meadows•Mount Hood, OR

3d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

As an Instructor at Cooper Spur Mountain Resort, you will help guests of all ages build confidence and enjoy skiing and snowboarding. You will guide first-time skiers, returning riders, and families, shaping their experience at the resort. Instructors spend substantial one-on-one time with guests and help grow snowsports in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. You will teach group and private lessons, foster a culture of safety, and make learning exciting and accessible. The role suits strong skiers and riders who are enthusiastic about teaching and sharing the mountain, and who want to develop their instructional skills as part of a collaborative team. Training, coaching, and on-snow experience are provided. This is a part-time, seasonal position.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old, except current Junior Instructors at least 16 years old may be eligible after successful completion of Mt. Hood Meadows Learning Center training and an observed demonstration of ability during a lesson.
Successfully complete the prerequisite online PSIA-AASI E-Learning Courses.
Be able to ski and/or snowboard safely, linking round turns on intermediate (blue) groomed terrain at Cooper Spur and Mt. Hood Meadows.
Have a passion for teaching and the mountain environment.
Have strong communication and guest-service skills.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Be able to work outdoors in all conditions while maintaining a positive attitude.
Have sufficient sight, speech, and hearing to learn skills and follow and provide directions and instruction to guests.
Have basic web-based internet browser navigation skills.
Be able to read and reply to email professionally and in a timely manner.
Provide your own equipment, such as skis or snowboard, boots, ski poles, gloves, goggles, and thermal layers.
Be available to work five days a week during Christmas break (December 20–January 4), excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and all weekends from January 10–March 15, including the MLK and Presidents Day Mondays.
Submit to a background check if at least 18 years old, due to working with minors.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience instructing skiing and/or snowboarding at an organized ski and snowboard school.
Current PSIA-AASI Level I or higher certification, or foreign equivalent.
Prior experience in a fast-paced, guest-facing position.
Prior experience working with children in an educational or athletic setting.

Responsibilities

Teach group and private skiing and snowboarding lessons.
Help guests of all ages develop confidence and enjoy snowsports.
Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
Create an exciting and accessible learning experience for guests.
Work collaboratively with the team and provide positive guest service.

Benefits

Local housing resources, subject to eligibility.
Ski/snowboard season pass for employees and qualifying dependents.
Option to gift employee lift access to a family member.
Free group ski/snowboard lessons and discounts on rental gear.
Three discounted buddy tickets to share.
Resort discounts on food, retail, rentals, lessons, and daycare.
Mountain Exchange Program with the ability to request free lift access to regional resorts.
Industry professional deals, including ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, and Helly Hansen.
Affordable employee daycare; ERDC eligible.
Special invitations to the Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free employee transportation from Hood River and Sandy.
Summer seasonal job connections with local businesses.
Access to team wellness programs.
Team appreciation events and dinners.