Cooper Spur - Alpine Instructor

Mt. Hood Meadows; Mount Hood (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Housing Resources

Season Pass for employees and dependes

Free group lessons & discounts on gear

Discounts on rentals, lessons, and day

Employee transportation from HoodRiver

Job summary

Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a passionate part-time Instructor for Cooper Spur Mountain Resort. You’ll teach group and private lessons, helping guests of all ages gain confidence on the snow while fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment.

This role emphasizes strong skiing/riding skills, PSIA‑AASI prerequisites, and a commitment to mentoring guests. You’ll join a team that values guest focus, teamwork, and memorable mountain experiences.

Qualifications

• 18+; PSIA-AASI prerequisite courses completed
• Ability to ski or snowboard safely on blue terrain
• Passion for teaching and mountain environment
• Strong communication and guest services skills
• Able to work outdoors in varying conditions
• Background check for minors where required

Responsibilities

• Teach group and private ski/snowboard lessons
• Foster safety and an inclusive learning atmosphere
• Help guests build confidence and have fun on snow
• Work with team to ensure guest satisfaction

Skills

Age 18+

PSIA-AASI prerequisites

Ability to ski/snowboard safely

Teaching passion

Guest services

Teamwork

Outdoor work in all conditions

Able to read email professionally

Job description

Position Overview

Join the team that brings the joy of skiing and snowboarding to life. As an Instructor at Cooper Spur Mountain Resort you’ll help guests of all ages discover confidence, fun, and belonging on the snow. Whether you’re guiding a first-time skier, encouraging a returning rider, or helping a family create lifelong memories, your role shapes the experience guests take home from Cooper Spur

Instructors spend more one‑on‑one time with guests than any other team member, making this position essential to our mission of growing snowsports in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. You’ll teach group and private lessons, foster a culture of safety, and create an atmosphere where learning feels exciting and accessible.

This role is perfect for strong skiers and riders who are passionate about sharing their love of the mountain, eager to develop their teaching skills, and excited to be part of a collaborative and uplifting team. With training, coaching, and plenty of on-snow time, you’ll grow both personally and professionally while helping others fall in love with winter.

If you’re enthusiastic, guest‑focused, and ready to make a positive impact on every turn—this is your chance to join a crew that celebrates adventure, connection, and the magic of the mountain.

This is a part‑time, seasonal position

Qualifications & Experience

• 18 years of age or older
• Successful completion of prerequisite on‑line PSIA-AASI E-Learning Courses
• Minimum ability to ski and/or snowboard safely, linking round turns on intermediate (blue) groomed terrain at Cooper Spur and Mt. Hood Meadows
• Passion for teaching and the mountain environment
• Strong communication and guest services skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions while maintaining a positive attitude
• Must have sufficient sight, speech and hearing abilities to learn skills, follow and provide directions and instruction to guests
• Basic web‑based Internet browser navigation skills
• Ability to read and reply to email communications in a professional and timely manner
• Must provide own equipment (e.g. skis, snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, ski poles, gloves, goggles, thermal layers, etc.)
• Ability to work 5 days a week during Christmas break(Dec 20-Jan 4) excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas day, and all weekends from Jan 10-Mar 15 including MLK and Presidents Day Mondays
• Those 18 years of age or older must submit to a background check to work with minors
• Upon successful completion of Mt. Hood Meadows Learning Center training and observed demonstration of ability during a lesson, current Junior Instructors who are at least 16 years of age may be eligible for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience instructing skiing and/or snowboarding for an organized ski and snowboard school
• Current PSIA-AASI Level I or higher certification, or foreign equivalent
• Prior experience in a fast paced, guest-facing position
• Prior experience working with children in an educational or athletic setting

Compensation:

• Starting Wage:$20.00 - $23.95 hourly

Perks:

• Local Housing Resources. Subject to Eligibility
• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
• Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC Eligible
• Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
• Access to Team Wellness Programs
• Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
• Click here to learn more about our team member perks

Videos:

• Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel