Program Instructor - Winter 2026/27

Sunpeaks; Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Winter/Summer season passes

Employee Assistance Program

Dining discounts

Retail discounts

Friends & family rates

Reciprocal programs with partner ski/h

Job summary

Sun Peaks is hiring certified ski and snowboard instructors for the Winter 2026-27 season. Full-time and part-time positions exist, with ideal terrain for progression from beginner to intermediate.

You will teach, supervise, and engage guests across multiple resort offerings while upholding safety standards. The role offers competitive hourly compensation and perks such as season passes, dining and retail discounts, and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Current, valid teaching certification in good standing with a recognized national snowsport organization (e.g., CSIA/CASI/BASI/APSI).
• Legally authorized to work in Canada for the winter contract duration and clearable for vulnerable sectors/minors.
• Strong English communication and motivational skills across all guest age groups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled group and private lessons across resort offerings such as Kids Groups and Adults Groups.
• Welcome guests, ensure lessons start punctually and assess abilities to match terrain and pace.
• Prioritize guest safety, follow Alpine Responsibility Code, and supervise minors appropriately.
• Adapt lessons to changing weather and snow conditions; maintain proper appearance and safety gear.
• Deliver high‑quality guest service, promote Sports School programs, and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Certification

Legal work eligibility

Communication skills

Job description

Are you a certified ski or snowboard instructor who loves to share the stoke? We are looking to hire Sports School Instructors for the Winter 2026-27 season! There are full-time and part-time positions available in both disciplines. One of the best features of our Resort is the incredible teaching terrain, offering ideal progression from beginner to intermediate levels to ensure success, alongside a welcoming team and 3 mountains to play on! If this sounds like the perfect work environment, fill out an application today to work, live and play where you belong.

Compensation Information:

$19.85 - $40.85 (based on certification and experience)

Physical Requirement:

Medium; work activities involve handling loads up to 20kg; predominantly in an outdoor setting.

This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.

The perks and benefits you’ll get to enjoy:

• Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes (varies by position)
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets
• Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets
• Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
• Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels

This role is eligible for an incentive for successful applicants to receive $1 per hour worked based on completion of a full winter season contract. Conditions apply to this incentive and will be shared during the interview and onboarding.

Skills you bring with you:

• Certification: Current, valid teaching certification in good standing with a recognized national snowsport organization. (e.g., CSIA and CASI, BASI, APSI, or sports school approved national equivalency).
• Legal: Legally authorized to work in Canada for the duration of the winter contract. Willing to clear a criminal record check for the purposes of working with vulnerable sectors/minors.
• Communication: Proficient in English with strong verbal and motivational skills across all guest age groups.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Dual or Multi-Snowsport certification (e.g., CSIA and CASI, BASI, APSI, or national equivalency).
• Several seasons of youth-specific teaching experience.
• Second language skills, particularly German or Spanish.
• Prior sales training or extended customer service experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct scheduled group and private lessons across various resort offerings, including Kids Groups, Schools, Locals, Adult Groups/Privates, Instructor Training, Nordic, Freestyle coaching, and Weekly Events, specific to instructor qualifications.
• Report to assigned meeting areas for the start of your scheduled paid shift to welcome guests and ensure lessons commence punctually.
• Assess guest abilities to select appropriate terrain, managing the lesson pace and activities to ensure group safety, comfort, and progression.
• Prioritize guest safety by adhering to resort risk management protocols and the Alpine Responsibility Code.
• Maintain active supervision and care of assigned guests for the full duration of the lesson, ensuring minors are only released to authorized individuals.
• Continually adapt lessons to changing weather, snow conditions, and environmental factors.
• Safely execute core teaching and on-snow responsibilities in all winter weather conditions, meeting the physical demands required of the role.
• Maintain a neat, clean appearance and wear the designated resort uniform and required safety equipment while on duty.
• Deliver high-quality guest service and represent the resort professionally to staff and guests.
• Actively participate in assigned resort training, personal development, and staff meetings during paid working hours.
• Promptly report and document all safety incidents, injuries, or customer service issues according to resort procedures and workplace health and safety protocols.
• Promote Sports School products and guide guests toward future learning pathways or resort programs.

Why join us?

We are Canada’s second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That’s why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.

No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you’ll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.