Position Overview
Turn your passion for skiing or snowboarding into an opportunity to help others discover the mountain. As a Certified Instructor at Mt. Hood Meadows, you’ll teach guests of all ages and abilities while creating safe, fun, and welcoming experiences on the snow. You’ll play an important role in introducing new guests to snowsports and helping returning guests build confidence and skills.
You’ll teach both group and private lessons, work with students as young as three, and collaborate with the Meadows Learning Center team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Every day brings new students, conditions, and challenges, making this a dynamic role for instructors who love to teach, connect with people, and spend their days on the mountain.
If you’re a certified instructor who is passionate about teaching and creating positive experiences on the snow, bring your skills, energy, and love of the mountain to the Meadows Learning Center.
This is a part-time, seasonal position
Qualifications & Experience
16 years of age or older
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, linking round turns on intermediate (blue) groomed terrain at Mt. Hood Meadows
Passion for teaching people and the mountain environment
Strong communication and guest services skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work outdoors in all conditions while maintaining a positive attitude
Must have sufficient sight, speech and hearing abilities to learn skills, follow and provide directions and instruction to guests
Basic web-based Internet browser navigation skills
Ability to read and reply to email communications in a professional and timely manner
Must provide own equipment (e.g. skis, snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, ski poles, gloves, goggles, thermal layers, etc.)
Ability to work a minimum of 18 teaching days per season including weekends and school holidays between late-December and mid-April
Submit to a background check to work with minors
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Prior experience instructing skiing and/or snowboarding for an organized ski and snowboard school
Prior experience in a fast paced, guest-facing position
Prior experience working with children in an educational or athletic setting
Compensation:
Starting Wage: $20.00 - $28.85 per hour
Perks:
Year-Round Housing Rentals. Subject to Availability
Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your 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
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