Full-Time Seasonal Adaptive Ski/Ride Instructor

Move United; Telluride (CO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass

Staff training

Equipment stipend

Mental health benefit

Sick leave

Job summary

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program at Telluride Ski Resort in Telluride, Colorado, is actively hiring adaptive ski/ride instructors for a full-time seasonal role from late November through early April. Candidates must ski (or be willing to) and hold a PSIA/AASI Level 1 certification in alpine or snowboard instruction, with adaptive discipline experience; a commitment to a 30+ hour work week is required.

Compensation is $22-$28 per hour DOE, with benefits including season pass, staff training,

Qualifications

• Must ski and be capable of alpine or snowboard instruction.
• Adaptive instruction experience with PSIA/AASI certification or on-track to Level 1 within first season.

Responsibilities

• Provide adaptive ski/ride instruction to participants.

Skills

Skiing

Adaptive instruction

PSIA/AASI L1

Education

PSIA/AASI Level 1 Certification

Job description

Adaptive Ski/Ride Instructors
Telluride Adaptive Sports Program
Full Time, Seasonal
End of November start to Closing Day in early April
Compensation: DOE $22-$28 per hour

Position Summary

The Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP) is actively hiring passionate and skilled adaptive ski/ride instructors to join our dedicated community of professionals to provide adaptive ski and snowboard experiences to a diverse demographic in the snowsports industry. Located on Telluride Ski Resort, Telluride Adaptive Sports is celebrating its 30th-year as a fully certified PSIA/AASI 501(c)(3) non-profit adaptive snowsports school. Come teach and slide on North America’s premier ski area, rated #1 for many years running.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Must ski. Candidates who only snowboard should inquire with Ski and Ride Director before applying
• Currently holding a minimum level 1 certification in alpine or snowboard instruction and Adaptive specific discipline(s) with PSIA/AASI or commitment to achieving level 1 certification within first season at TASP
• Ability to commit to a full season (End of November start to Closing Day in early April)
• Ability to commit to a set, full time (30+ hours) work schedule

Benefits include:

• Season pass to Telluride Ski Resort
• Intensive 2-week staff training at the beginning of the season
• Equipment stipend
• Mental Health Benefit
• Colorado Paid Sick Leave and applicable Paid Time Off
• Slopeside locker and storage
• Financial support in pursuing (further) PSIA/AASI education and certification(s)
• Ongoing training through the season in snowsports and adaptive equipment
• Competitive pay based on experience ($22-$28/hr). Base pay starts at $22/ hour with opportunities for increase with certification level(s), documented teaching experience, etc.
• Ski in/ski out accessible employee housing potential for the duration of Winter 26/27 employment

Application deadline August 31, 2026.