Level 3/4 Ski Trainer and Instructor

RED Mountain Resort BC; Rossland; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass

Instructor training

Discounts on food, beverage and retail

Reciprocal pass program

Dual certification bonus

Equipment bonus

Job summary

RED Mountain Resort BC is seeking Level 3/4 Ski Trainer and Instructor candidates for the 2026/27 winter season. Roles are seasonal, with full-time or part-time options, and require CSIA Level 3/4 or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities include delivering safe, high-quality ski/snowboard lessons, training staff, and supporting GAP year programs. Benefits include a season pass and instructor training.

Qualifications

• Be flexible and prepared to work 2-5 days a week including weekends
• Be polite, patient, understanding, and have a positive attitude
• Be enthusiastic and comfortable teaching children 3 years old +
• Meet minimum physical requirements including the ability to pick up students and assist them during lessons and chair lift loading/unloading
• Have the ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Commit to GAP year programs as assigned
• Punctual, reliable and professional
• Hold minimum Level 3 CSIA or equivalent qualifications

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, engaging and high-quality ski/snowboard lessons to guests of all ages and abilities
• Provide exceptional guest service, ensuring a positive experience for each student
• Attend required morning meetings and training sessions
• Arrive in a timely manner for your daily lesson, ready to teach
• Assess student progress and offer constructive, encouraging feedback
• Manage splits in ability levels and a variety of group dynamics
• Debriefing clients/parents in a positive and professional manner
• Administrative, cleaning, or office duties may be required
• Represent Red Mountain Snow School in a positive and professional manner

Skills

CSIA Level 3/4

Teaching

Guest service

Team player

Education

CSIA Level 3/4 certification

Tools

CADs certification

Park certification

Certified Course Conductor

Job description

Level 3/4 Ski Trainer and Instructor - Winter 2026/27

Union - Seasonal Unionized Rossland, Rossland, BC, CA

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1181

Salary Range: $25.76 To $28.31 Hourly

We are now accepting applications for CSIA/PSIC or Equivalent Level 3 or 4 Ski Trainer and Instructor for the 2025/26 Winter season. There are full-time and/or part-time positions available. The successful applicants will bring a positive attitude, team player mentality, and strong work ethic.

Duties & Responsibilities

As a Ski Trainer and Instructor, you will be responsible for providing safe, fun and professional lessons for clients of all ages and abilities. Lessons will include instructor development and staff trainings, GAP year training programs and regular scheduled daily lessons.

Daily duties will include but are not limited to:

• Deliver safe, engaging and high-quality ski/snowboard lessons to guests of all ages and abilities
• Provide exceptional guest service, ensuring a positive experience for each student
• Attending required morning meetings and training sessions
• Arriving in a timely manner for your daily lesson, ready to teach
• Assess student progress and offer constructive, encouraging feedback
• Managing splits in ability levels and a variety of group dynamics
• Debriefing clients/parents in a positive and professional manner
• Administrative, cleaning, or office duties may be required
• Represent Red Mountain Snow School in a positive and professional manner

GAP Training Program

• Our GAP training programs run from early-December until March. The role of the GAP program is to train the participants using CSIA methodology for teaching and skiing. The participants are training to meet the standards required to complete the CSIA Level 1 and 2 courses.

A successful candidate must:

• Be flexible and prepared to work 2-5 days a week including weekends (your shift may change from week to week)
• Be polite, patient, understanding, and have a positive attitude
• Be enthusiastic and comfortable teaching children 3 years old +
• Meet minimum physical requirements including the ability to pick up students and manually assist them during lessons and chair lift loading/unloading
• Have the ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Commit to all season-long GAP year programs as assigned
• Punctual, reliable and professional
• Hold minimum Level 3 CSIA or equivalent qualifications
  • Dual certifications in ski and snowboarding an asset
  • Park certification an asset
  • CADs’ certification an asset
  • Certified Course Conductor is an asset

Wages and Benefits

Wage rate: Wages for Instructors range from $25.76 to $28.31, depending on certification level, plus 25% commission for Private request lessons.

Benefits include a season’s pass, instructor training, discounts on food, beverage and retail, a reciprocal pass program with other mountain resorts, a dual certification bonus and an equipment bonus.