Ski & Snowboard Instructors – Winter 2026/27

Canada West Ski Areas Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited mountain access

Free group lessons

Team discounts ( Rentals, Retail, F&B)

Sister-resort perks

Job summary

Cypress Mountain Snow School is hiring Snow Sport Instructors for the 2026/27 winter season. You will deliver safe, engaging ski and snowboard lessons to guests of all ages while upholding safety standards and providing excellent customer service.

Instructors work with peers and leadership to meet program standards, participate in onboarding, and support operations across the season for both full‑time and part‑time seasonal roles.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with children (ages 3+), youth, and adults.
• Professional, reliable, punctual, safety-minded and team‑oriented.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop as an instructor.
• Ability to ski or snowboard for extended periods in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment as required.
• Comfortable working outdoors in cold, snowy, rainy and changing alpine environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and assist guests on uneven terrain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional private, single-day group, and multi-day lessons to adults and children.
• Teach a variety of lesson types and programs while adhering to Cypress Mountain Snow Sports standards.
• Meet and greet guests; determine lesson goals and set achievable objectives.
• Host and supervise guests as they navigate rentals, guest services, and occasional mealtimes.
• Supervise youth program participants during lunch periods.
• Complete end-of-lesson report cards and transfer-of-care procedures, including sign-out.

Skills

Child & adult instruction

Punctual & professional

Strong communication

Outdoor endurance

Equipment handling

Outdoor safety awareness

Standing, kneeling, walking

Job description

Department: Downhill Snow Sports School Status: Full Time (FTS) & Part Time (PT) Seasonal Positions Reports To: Area/Program Supervisors, Lead Snow Sport Instructor Employment: Full Time Dec 5, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027, Part Time Dec 19, 2026 – Mar 3, 2027

Cypress Mountain is now hiring Snow Sport Instructors for the 2026/27 winter season. Join the Snow Sports School and get paid to share your passion for Snow Sports while delivering exceptional learning experiences for guests of all ages.

SUMMARY

A Snow Sport Instructor is responsible for delivering safe, engaging, and high‑quality ski and/or snowboard lessons to children, youth, and adults across a variety of lesson types. Instructors play a key role in creating positive guest experiences by providing professional instruction, excellent customer service, and maintaining a safe and welcoming learning environment. Snow Sport Instructors are expected to work collaboratively with peers and leadership, follow Snow School standards and procedures, and contribute positively to Snow School culture and operations throughout the season.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Snow Sport Instruction

• Deliver exceptional private, single-day group, and multi-day lessons to adults and children.
• Teach a variety of lesson types and programs while adhering to Cypress Mountain & Boyne Resorts Snow Sports standards as well as those established by relevant national certifying bodies (or accepted equivalents).

Guest Experience & Customer Service

• Meet and greet guests; determine lesson goals and set achievable objectives.
• Host and supervise guests as they navigate on- and off-snow amenities, including rentals, guest services, and occasional mealtimes.
• Supervise youth program participants during lunch periods.
• Complete end-of-lesson report cards and transfer-of-care procedures, including sign-out and delivery of lesson summaries to guests and/or parents/guardians as appropriate.

Operational Support

• Assist with learning area set-up, tear-down, maintenance, and special events as required.
• Provide additional on-snow support during peak periods to ensure smooth program delivery.

Safety & Risk Management

• Actively uphold Duty of Care, the Alpine Responsibility Code, Emergency Response Procedures and all applicable Safe Work Procedures (SWP’s).
• Participate in Cypress Mountain’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, including department training, and pre-shift safety meetings.
• Promptly report hazards, near misses, and injuries.

Core Values

• Embrace and demonstrate the company’s core values in every interaction:
  • K.R.P. – Kindness, Respect, and Professionalism.
  • L.E.A.D.S. – Long-Term Thinking, Excellence in Execution, Attitude is Everything, Develop Great People and Serve First.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPITENCIES

• Ability to work effectively with children (ages 3+), youth, and adults.
• Professional, reliable, punctual, safety-minded and team‑oriented.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop as an instructor.
• Ability to ski or snowboard for extended periods in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment as required.
• Comfortable working outdoors in cold, snowy, rainy and changing alpine environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and assist guests on uneven terrain.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Minimum CSIA / PSIC / CASI Level 1 Certification (or recognized foreign equivalent) & good standing within their certifying organization.
• Minimum of 16 years of age or older at the time of hire. *To meet BCESA and ability to work alone while supervising others in an alpine environment.
• Clear Police Information Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening from dated April 2025 or more recent.
• Must be able to legally work in Canada.

AVAILABILITY & SEASONAL COMMITMENT

• Late November – Early April (weather and business‑volume dependent).
• Availability during Winter Holidays is a requirement of employment.
• Full Time – minimum 64 days available & 52 worked within the instruction period:
  • 15 days over holiday periods (Winter Break & Family Day Weekend).
  • 10 Peak Days (Weekends in January & February).
  • 4 consistent days including 1 weekend day across the regular season (Jan 2 – Mar 14).
  • Some early and late season work may be available on a casual on-call basis.
• Part Time – minimum 18 days available & 12 days worked within the instruction period (excluding sick days or subsequent RDO’s):
  • Minimum 8 peak or holiday days.
  • 10 consistent weekends, evening or night days.
  • Call-off’s count towards shift’s worked.

ONBOARDING & ORIENTATION

• Attend a minimum of two 6 hour in-person training and orientation seminars (or acceptable alternative) held at Cypress Mountain Snow School in late November and/or early December.
• Complete all online training and submit required work, including eligibility documents prior to first day of work.

SEASONAL SCHEDULING & HOURS OF WORK

• Snow Sport Instructor schedules are operationally driven. Team members can expect higher shift availability during peak season periods, including Winter Holidays and weekends in January and February.
• As seasonal business levels taper in late winter and spring – available shifts may decrease. After mid‑March, Cypress Mountain may only be able to offer part‑time equivalent hours, including to instructors hired into full‑time seasonal positions.
• While Cypress Mountain Snow School strives to offer meaningful employment to all team members, work schedules and hours are not guaranteed and are based on weather conditions, guest demand, operational needs, and individual availability.

WAGE/BENEFITS/PERKS

Base Instructor Rates (By Certification Level) Additional Hourly Bonuses ($0.50-$2.00/hour)

• Level 1: $19.50+/hour
• Level 2: $22.50+/hour
• Level 3: $25.50+/hour
• Level 4: $32.50/hour
• Dual-discipline, park, or adaptive certifications
• Relevant experience
• Second-language fluency for eligible languages
• Mountain loyalty
• Request Private Bonus $15-20 per request private instruction hour
• Enjoy UNLIMITED ALL MOUNTAIN ACCESS to skiing, snowboarding, cross-country, snowshoeing, and snow tubing.
• Sharpen your skills with FREE LESSONS.
• Save with exclusive TEAM MEMBER DISCOUNTS in Rentals, Retail, and in F&B outlets.
• Enjoy skiing/riding PERKS at sister resorts and other reciprocal mountains.
• Connect through FUN TEAM EVENTS and social activities all season long.
• GROW YOUR CAREER with hands‑on learning opportunities.
• Work on the BIGGEST LOCAL MOUNTAIN.
• Ride the BEST SNOW & TERRAIN.
• Be part of a ONE-OF-A-KIND mountaintop workplace where you’ll create life‑long memories.

Cypress Mountain is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and strive to foster a Snow Sports School environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and supported.

The above description is a general overview of the responsibilities of the position but is not intended to be all-encompassing. Additional or alternative responsibilities may be assigned and discussed, depending on the dynamic needs of the department and Cypress Mountain Resort as a whole.