Instructor - Certified - Ski or Snowboard - Part-time

Mt. Hood Meadows • OR

88d • $20

About The Position

Being a snowsports instructor is more than teaching the perfect turn - it’s about creating a safe, fun, and inclusive learning environment and welcoming people Mt. Hood Meadows - “Your Mountain Home.” Instructors spend more time with our guests than any other team member, making instructors key players in growing snowsports and creating a lasting impression of our company and industry. Mt. Hood Meadows Learning Center Instructors are primarily responsible for providing high quality ski and/or snowboard instruction in group lesson or private lesson settings to all ages, including adults and children ages 3 and older, in a safe and fun learning environment at Mt. Hood Meadows and/or Cooper Spur Mountain Resort. This is a part-time, seasonal position.

Requirements

• Current PSIA-AASI Level I or higher certification, or foreign equivalent.
• Prior experience instructing skiing and/or snowboarding for an organized ski and snowboard school.
• Ability to ski and/or snowboard safely on intermediate (blue) groomed terrain.
• Strong communication and guest services skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Sufficient sight, speech, and hearing abilities to learn skills and provide instruction.
• Basic web-based Internet browser navigation skills.
• Ability to read and reply to email communications professionally.
• Must provide own equipment (e.g. skis, snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, ski poles, gloves, goggles, thermal layers, etc.).
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality ski and/or snowboard instruction in group or private lesson settings.
• Create a safe, fun, and inclusive learning environment.
• Welcome guests to Mt. Hood Meadows.
• Spend time with guests to enhance their experience.
• Teach individuals of all ages, including children ages 3 and older.
• Attend mandatory training sessions.
• Work primarily on weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Year-Round Housing Rentals Available.
• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents.
• Gift lift access to a family member.
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear.
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share).
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare).
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts).
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!).
• Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy.
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses.
• Access to Team Wellness Programs.
• Team Appreciation Events/Dinners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees