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

Red Mountain Resort; Rossland; On-site; CAD 35,486 - 38,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass

Instructor training

Discounts on food, beverage & retail

Reciprocal pass program with other ski

Equipment bonus

Job summary

Red Mountain Resort is seeking a Level 3/4 Ski Trainer and Instructor for the 2026/27 season. The role involves delivering safe, high-quality lessons for guests of all ages, with early mornings, daily training, and ongoing staff development within the Red Mountain Snow School.

Applicants should hold CSIA Level 3/4 or equivalent, be flexible to 2–5 days per week including weekends, and enjoying teaching children. The job offers seasonal benefits and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• CSIA Level 3/4 or equivalent certification is required.
• Ability to teach ski/snowboard to all ages and abilities.
• Flexible schedule: 2–5 days/week incl. weekends.
• Physical ability to assist students and load chairlifts.
• Energetic, patient, and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, engaging ski/snowboard lessons to guests of all ages.
• Provide excellent guest service and positive student experiences.
• Attend morning meetings and training sessions.
• Be punctual and prepared for daily lessons.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Represent Red Mountain Snow School in a professional manner.

Skills

Customer service

Teaching

Communication

Education

CSIA Level 3/4 certification

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.