Ski School Instructor I

MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS•Los Alamos, NM

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ski School Instructor teaches skiing and/or snowboarding skills and techniques clearly and concisely, in accordance with department policies and progressions. Instructors physically and verbally demonstrate learning tasks and educate guests about crowd supervision, safety awareness, and guest relations. This is a seasonal position at Pajarito Mountain in Los Alamos, New Mexico, for Winter 2026/2027. The season runs from December through April 2027. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Instructors may work in winter weather and varied surroundings, including stairways, multi-level buildings, and slippery surfaces, and must be prepared for changing schedules. Proper clothing, footwear, and equipment are required.

Requirements

Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a professional and tactful manner.
Ability to react well under pressure, treat others respectfully and considerately regardless of status or position, and accept responsibility for one’s own actions.
Ability to multitask and function effectively in a challenging environment.
Ability to perform job tasks safely and efficiently, follow company and department safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines when necessary, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to arrive consistently on time, follow instructions and management direction, commit to work hours to reach goals, and attend required staff meetings.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to spend a full day on skis or a snowboard.
Ability to work for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including extreme cold and/or wind.
Ability to work at high altitudes for an extended period.
Ability to physically and verbally demonstrate learning-progressions tasks.
Ability to multitask and exercise good judgment.
Proper clothing, footwear, and equipment are required.

Responsibilities

Teach alpine skiing and/or snowboarding to beginner- to intermediate-ability students using PSIA/AASI teaching methods and following mountain safety codes.
Plan, organize, and implement lessons appropriate to students’ abilities.
Promote and emphasize safety in all classes.
Maintain a positive attitude and encourage continued learning through high-quality lessons.
Physically and verbally demonstrate tasks associated with learning progressions.
Educate guests about crowd supervision, safety awareness, and guest relations.
Maintain control of guest groups of any age to provide a safe and productive environment.
Meet, greet, and inform guests at assigned locations.
Handle incidents arising from lessons, file accurate and timely reports, and follow incident-reporting rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.