Ski & Snowboard Instructors - Winter 2026/27

POWDR•Bend, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for Ski & Snowboard Instructors for the Winter 2026/27 season at Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon. The position involves delivering memorable experiences and enhancing people's lives through teaching skiing and snowboarding. Mt. Bachelor fosters a fun and inspiring culture where employees are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers, and work as a team. The company's vision is to deliver exceptional experiences, and employees are considered the 'moment makers'. This role offers amazing perks and benefits under the 'Work Where You Play!' philosophy.

Requirements

Professional, fun, energetic individuals with good organization and communication skills.
Ability to teach skiing and snowboarding to children and adults.
Enjoy working with children of all ages and abilities.
Passion for Snowsports and the mountain environment.
Ability to work outside in all conditions.
Ability to ski or snowboard at a beginner level.
Must own own equipment.
Ability to remain outside in all conditions for long periods of time.
Physically capable of being on skis or a snowboard and wear ski or snowboard boots for the entire lesson.
Minimum Education: High School or Equivalent Work Experience.
Minimum Age Requirement: 18+
Must be able to work outside in all conditions.
Must be able to ski or snowboard at a beginner level and have their own equipment.
The length of lessons ranges from 2-6.5 hours, and it is expected you can teach all day.
Job offers are contingent on a background check, schedule availability, and on-snow training participation.
Criminal background check will be conducted after the position is accepted.

Nice To Haves

PSIA or AASI certification.
Background working with children.
Experience teaching, coaching, or in child development preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Teach skiing or snowboarding to all ages of guests (from 3 years old to adults).
Develop a logical lesson plan for guests to have a positive and successful learning experience.
Foster a ‘stoke’ for the sport through encouraging praise, high energy, and fun lessons.
Ensure lessons are professional and organized while following proper safety procedures.
Be responsible for students at all times during the lesson, including during lunch and breaks, especially when coaching children.
Attend training sessions throughout the season to maintain department standards, improve teaching skills, and develop personal skiing and snowboarding skills.
Be available to work all holidays and weekends.
Remain outside in all conditions during lessons in proper equipment.
Complete end-of-lesson reporting, including a verbal discussion with the guest or parents of the student, and optional completion of a digital report card.
Operate surface lift and assist with support staff duties.
Assist with teaching area set up and removal of signs, fencing, and props.
Help other departments as requested.
Assist with snow removal during heavy snowfalls.

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 for employees to other POWDR resorts
50% day passes at IKON pass resorts