2026-2027 Ski & Snowboard Instructor

Catamount Ski; South Egremont (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Catamount Ski is seeking a part-time Snowsports instructor to provide high-quality ski and snowboard lessons to groups and individuals, while adhering to safety standards and Your Responsibility Code. You will match students to skill levels, maintain a safe learning environment, and assist with operations such as registration and equipment fitting.

The role requires the ability to work weekends and holidays, strong communication, and prior instruction experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 14 years of age and pass a criminal background check.
• Intermediate or above skier/snowboarder.
• Excellent communication with groups and individuals.
• Willing to work long and irregular hours including weekends and holidays.
• PSIA/AASI/USSA certification preferred.
• Experience instructing children or school groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct skiing/snowboard to groups and individuals of varying levels.
• Match students to appropriate skill level groups and coordinate with supervisors.
• Provide a safe and fun learning environment with effective teaching methods.
• Assist with registration, equipment fitting, lesson meeting, and facility upkeep.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Discuss lesson content with guests and communicate progress to guardians as appropriate.
• Supervise children in class and assist with lunch/snack times.

Skills

Skiing/Snowboard

Communication

Teamwork

Child handling

Education

PSIA/AASI/USSA certification

Job description

Part Time Days and Weekends

Instructors will provide quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals in a safe and fun manner while adhering to "Your Responsibility Code," upholding the highest levels of guest safety and service on varied terrain in demanding winter weather.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Clearly and accurately instruct multiple levels of skiing/snowboarding to students with varying skill levels, and ages, utilizing various styles of instruction.
• Ensure that students are matched to appropriate skill level groups and work with supervisors to make changes as appropriate.
• Provide a safe and fun learning environment through exceptional teaching methods, group handling and creativity.
• Assist in operational responsibilities of Ski & Ride programs including but not limited to registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting sources, lesson meeting place, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities.
• Attend required meetings.
• Be able to discuss the lesson content and evaluate the progress of the guest, and communicate with the guest's parent/guardian when appropriate.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on weather conditions, terrain, temperatures and other factors.
• Achieve and maintain a high level of guest service skills and experience.
• Achieve and maintain knowledge and awareness of the environment.
• Assist guests with transportation of equipment when appropriate.
• Assist guests with loading and unloading from uphill transportation.
• Communicate instructions and help guests to their feet during a lesson when appropriate.
• Arrive to work on time and prepared for all assigned duties.
• Work cooperatively with staff and other departments to create safety and security along with a positive experience for the guests.
• Supervise children in class at all times; assist at lunch & snack times; assist with safe return of children to identified guardian.
• Must adhere to Catamount's employment policies.
• Maintain an even and pleasant temperament when dealing with all Catamount guests regardless of their age.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality
• Attend minimum required training sessions throughout the winter season.
• Confirm guests have purchased a lift ticket at the beginning of the lesson.
• Must possess and maintain contemporary equipment, including a Snow Sports specific helmet.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Snowsports Director and Managers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Intermediate or above skier/snowboarder (comfortable skiing on blue trails).
• Possess excellent communication skills/able to communicate effectively to groups and individuals as assigned.
• Must work well in a team.
• Must be at least 14 years of age prior to starting and pass a criminal background check through company screening - Pro-screen.
• Must be able and willing to work long and irregular hours including weekends and holidays.
• Previous ski/snowboard instruction experience preferred.
• PSIA/AASI/USSA certification preferred.
• Prior experience working with children & school groups preferred.

Physical & Communication Experience

• Frequent verbal and written communication.
• Good physical condition including flexibility, strength, and endurance.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs., in awkward positions on steep and slippery surfaces.