Adaptive Sports Snowsport Instructor

MoveUnitedSport; Sun Valley (ID); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MoveUnitedSport is seeking a Seasonal Adaptive Snowsports Instructor in Idaho. The role includes one-on-one ski instruction for students with disabilities, with 35-40 hours weekly and a December–April season. Base pay ranges from $17 to $25 per hour based on experience.

The position requires participating in trainings, adapting to multiple disciplines, and safely delivering lessons with individualized goals for each student.

Qualifications

• Geographic Information: Primary responsibility in Ketchum Idaho, with moderate travel within Idaho.
• Weekend work is required – one day per weekend, five days per week to meet 35-40 hours.
• Ski/Snowboard experience required.
• Certifications and Licenses: PSIA or AASI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all mandatory adaptive snowsports trainings
• Assist with training other part-time adaptive instructors
• Learn and demonstrate competency in all offered adaptive disciplines
• Teach 2-track, 3-track & 4-track alpine skiing
• Provide Slider, Blind/Low vision guiding, Bi-ski and Mono-ski instruction
• Survey equipment status and inform supervisor of needs/maintenance
• Enforce safety rules, procedures and safety equipment use
• Perform initial student assessments and plan ski lessons
• Establish individualized goals and evaluate progress after each lesson
• Drive Higher Ground program vehicles as needed

Skills

Ski/Snowboard experience required

Prior coaching or teaching experience

Experience with disabilities

PSIA or AASI certifications preferred

Behavior Management Certification

Education

PSIA or AASI certifications preferred

Job description

Full-time and part time Seasonal Adaptive Snowsports Instructor
Sunday – Saturday, 35-40 hours a week
Start Date
December 7 th 2026 –April 2027
Reports To
Adaptive Sports Program Managers
Compensation
Base pay: $17-$25/hr. Varies based on experience

Reporting to the Adaptive Sports Program Managers, the Part-time Seasonal Adaptive Snowsports Instructor is primarily responsible for the one-on-one ski instruction for all students with disabilities and a wide range of abilities and skills.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Specified:
• Participate in all mandatory adaptive snowsports trainings
• Assist with implementing training for other part time adaptive instructors
• Learn and display competency in all adaptive disciplines that we offer:
• 2-track, 3-track & 4-track alpine skiing
• Slider
• Blind/Low vision guiding
• Bi-ski
• Mono-ski
• Survey current inventory of adaptive equipment and identify equipment operational status; inform supervisor of equipment needs/maintenance
• Ensure all safety rules, regulations and procedures are followed; make sure that safety procedures are implemented
• Complete an initial assessment of each student
• Plan and execute ski lessons
• Establish individualized goals with each student
• Evaluate and document student progress at the end of each lesson
• Drive Higher Ground program vehicles as needed

Implied:

• Keep the Adaptive Sports Program team abreast of on-going activities and programming, in-line with critical information requirements
• Maintain schedule by clocking in and out of QuickBooks Time correctly
• Submit time-off requests at least 2 weeks prior to date
• Participate in all staff program meetings
• Integrate risk management into the planning and execution of all programming
• Participate in fundraising events as requested by supervisors

Key Interfaces:

• Adaptive Sports Program Team (Director, Managers & Coordinator)
• Volunteer Manager
• Participants & families
• Volunteers
• Directors, Managers and Coordinators of other HG departments
• Other adaptive sport organizations & partners
• Executive and Program Directors of other organizations that work with HG
• Physical and Occupational Therapists, school teachers
• All HG stakeholders

Position Scope:

• Prior coaching or teaching experience preferred
• No prior adaptive sports experience necessary
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
• Ski/Snowboard experience required
• Certifications and Licenses:
• PSIA or AASI certifications preferred
• Behavior Management Certification preferred

Requirements:

• Geographic Information: Primary responsibility in Ketchum Idaho, but moderate travel may be required internal and external to the state of Idaho
• Travel
• Select re-certification or certification events (PSIA/AASI)
• Represent the organization at meetings, fundraisers, and special events
• Lifting equipment and gear up to 50-75 pounds
• Assisting in transferring participants into adaptive equipment
• Being flexible and adaptable in successfully managing the organization’s growth
• Weekend work is required – must have availability one day per weekend on a consistent weekly basis
• 5 days/week availability is required to meet your 35-40 hour/week requirement

Equal Opportunity Employment – Higher Ground Sun Valley Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining the hiring practices and work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status or other status protected by federal or state law, with regard to any term or condition of employment.