Ski Instructors - Winter 26.27 Seasonal - Full/Part Time

Alterra•Steamboat Springs, CO

1d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Steamboat SnowSports School is looking for both certified and non-certified Alpine SnowSports School Ski instructors for the 2026-27 winter season. If you want to give world-class guest service on our Champagne Powder® snow, please apply today! Required holiday dates: December 2 - January 2, February 14 - 20, March 14 - April 2. An attached pdf or word document of your resume is required.

Requirements

Must provide a safe and fun learning environment for children and adults
Previous instruction, teaching or coaching experience of any sport preferred
Adhere to all safety policies
Must maintain a neat appearance in conformance with department and company standards
Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with SSRC Service Excellence standards
Employment for this job is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and reference checks
Position requires working weekends, holidays, and required days as needed and scheduled
High school diploma or GED equivalent
5-day new hire training clinic hosted by SnowSports School is REQUIRED
Ongoing in-house training (as required)
Must be a minimum 18 years of age.
Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions while wearing ski and snowboard gear, including, boots, helmet, goggles, ski/snowboards, etc.
May include working outdoors for consecutive days.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, may include wiggly or squirmy students in motion.
Be able to assist in lifting students to an upright position from the ground.
Clearly communicate verbally in the English language.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual applicants welcomed

Responsibilities

Teaching skiing to students of all ages, children and adults, with the safety and welfare of the students being of primary importance
Safe pick up of students and drop off at the end of the lesson
Safekeeping and return of proper equipment with children at the end of the lesson
Completion of daily student attendance sheet
Attendance at designated meeting times on scheduled workdays
Must be able to access daily schedules and other department and company notices electronically
Required attendance and completion of HR Training and Orientation, plus all required SnowSports School training
Knowledge of all posted information and what is contained in the instructor department manual
Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
Complete incident reports in accordance with departmental and company manuals
Performance of various activities as required by SnowSports School and/or SSRC management
Care and safekeeping of company-owned uniform
Provide guests with general company information
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees
Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees
Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
401(k) plan with generous company match
Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
Free regional bus pass