Certified Ski Instructor - Seasonal FT/PT

Loveland Ski Area; Georgetown (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Housing may be available

Loveland Employee Season Pass

Family lift ticket passes

Job summary

Loveland Ski Area is seeking a Certified Ski Instructor for a seasonal role (full-time/part-time). Scheduling requires weekends and holidays. The pay rate ranges from $21.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience, certifications, and schedule commitment.

You will provide high-quality technique/tactics instruction to all ages and levels, adhering to Loveland training materials and safety standards, while ensuring guests have a positive, fun experience.

Qualifications

• PSIA certification required for the role.
• Ability to instruct diverse ages and levels.
• Strong communication and safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes and private lessons with safety, fun and learning as goals.
• Provide content introductions, guidance, feedback, practice time and wrap up per Loveland materials.
• Assist students with equipment and help them learn to get off the snow after a fall.
• Demonstrate skiing maneuvers, including loading/unloading lifts.
• Conduct instructor training as assigned.
• When teaching children, follow Loveland children's procedures.
• Perform occasional duties in other departments like lift operations.

Skills

PSIA Certification Level 1-3

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Title: Certified Ski Instructor

Type of Position: Seasonal – Full-Time/Part-Time

Schedule: Weekends and holidays required.

Pay Rate: Teaching rates are between $21.00 - $38.00/hr. Actual rate varies depending

on experience, certifications, and level of schedule commitment

Application Due Date: September 30, 2026

Employee Housing may be available for full time employees

Bringing the passion for snowsports and instructor experience to all of our clients so that they may enjoy our mountain playground in a safe & fun way

Summary

Provide high quality technique/tactics instruction to all ages of lesson customers, at all skiing levels. Provide instruction and guidance in the use of a variety of lifts and uphill conveyance devices safely and successfully. Every employee is responsible for providing a positive experience for our guests and employees, with safety and fun as our top priorities.

Essential Functions

• Teaching and conducting classes and private lessons with safety, fun and learning as the primary goals.
• Provide content introduction, guidance, feedback, practice time and wrap up as outlined in Loveland training materials.
• Assisting students with equipment and helping them learn to get off the snow if they fall.
• Demonstrating specific skiing maneuvers, including loading, and unloading lifts.
• Conducting instructor training as assigned.
• When teaching children, must adhere to children’s specific procedures as described in Loveland training material.
• Work in a variety of support roles such as, serving kids lunches, maintaining cleanliness of facilities, set up & teardown of teaching areas, fitting boots, skis or snowboards, snow removal, reservation/student check in processes; be willing to perform duties occasionally in other departments like lift operations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to instruct children and adults.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able and willing to work with all ages of students, kids and adults.
• Must have the ability to verbally communicate, demonstrate and explain concepts clearly to people of all ages.
• Must be patient and nurturing to students.
• PSIA Certification Level 1, 2 or 3 and expected to maintain skills to the current level of certification.
• Must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs and perform other physically demanding skills, like standing for extended periods of time in extreme weather conditions and high elevations.
• Must be able to ski at a technical level adequate for the performance of the job duties. Advanced skiing skills.
• Must have basic computer skills to monitor job assignments and communications from Loveland.

What’s in it for You?

• Free Loveland Employee Season Pass.
• Immediate Family dependent passes or complimentary/discount lift tickets for family and friends.
• Free or discounted skiing & riding at over 30 other ski areas (restrictions may apply).
• This position is eligible for benefits including Voluntary Accident Injury Insurance, Voluntary Hospital Care Insurance, and Critical Illness Plans. (Must work a minimum of two days per week)
• Accrued sick leave.
• This position provides free ongoing training clinics and professional development in the ski industry.
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Why Loveland?

The Loveland experience is like no other. We have stayed true to the sport, our guests, and our employees. Our experience is simple and straight forward. Our goal is for everyone to feel at home and to become a member of the Loveland family. Start your day at 10,800 feet, where an average of 400 inches of snow falls annually on 1800 skiable acres – all only 53 miles from Denver! Come join our family, share your passion for safety and the outdoors, and be a part of something special!

This job description is not designed to cover nor contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Loveland is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any status protected by law.