Nordic Ski Instructor - Winter 2026/27

POWDR•Bend, OR

3d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Nordic Instructor provides excellent customer service to all guests through safe, effective, and dynamic coaching and leadership in all types of Nordic ski clinics and programs at Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center. This position requires the ability to communicate with many types of people and teach to a variety of learning styles. Instructors should be reasonably fit and have advanced ski ability in both diagonal stride classic ski and skate ski disciplines and be committed to ongoing professional training. Additional duties may include assisting with Nordic Center events, providing relief to the rental/ retail and gate check staff, and helping with lodge upkeep and operations as needed. Length of shift varies throughout the season.

Requirements

Advanced skiing ability – both classic and skate.
Able to describe and demonstrate all aspects of Nordic ski technique.
Able to stand/work outside for an extended amount of time in all weather conditions.
Ability to shovel snow and walk on steep and uneven surfaces.
Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
One year of related experience.
Minimum Age Requirement: 18+

Nice To Haves

Experience in education or instruction
Customer service experience
PSIA Certification

Responsibilities

Teach diagonal stride and skate ski techniques to group clinics, private clinics, and special programs as assigned
Start classes on time and manage lesson time effectively.
Match demos, pace, terrain, and style to student needs.
Speak clearly, check for understanding, and listen carefully.
Use positive, enthusiastic expressions and body language.
Emphasize safety, control, efficiency, ease, and FUN.
Show problem-solving skills and flexibility.
Close the lesson confirming progress and offering opportunity for next lesson.
Attend and participate in all required clinics.
Complete accident/incident reports.
Keep ski equipment updated and in good repair.
Show initiative in and acceptance of all teaching assignments.
Manage student groups for special clinics.
Assist with set-up, execution, and break-down of events, night events, or races.
Assist with special projects and events per manager.
Act as an on-snow ambassador. Provide information and assistance to all guests.
Assist with snow shoveling, ice chipping, and outside work.
Assist with other projects as assigned.

Benefits

Free employee season pass
Free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
Free and discounted friends & family day passes
Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
Winter season employee housing program
Summer season camping program
401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
Discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
Free reciprocal access to other POWDR resorts
50% day passes at IKON pass resorts