Fully Certified Ski Lesson Instructor

Telluride Ski & Golf; Mountain Village (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Season Ski Pass

Dependent Season Pass

Paid Training Hours

Discounted Meals

Discounted Employee Shuttles

Job summary

Telluride Ski & Golf is hiring a full-time Instructor for the Ski and Snowboard School. The role emphasizes teaching various lesson types while ensuring guest safety and experience.

The ideal candidate has experience working with children and is certified PSIA/AASI Level 3 or equivalent. Exciting benefits include an employee season ski pass, training hours, and discounts on services.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children is a must.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.
• Strong communication skills in-person, telephone, and text/email.

Responsibilities

• Check schedule from a computer or smartphone.
• Attend Morning Meeting with your supervisors.
• Develop a plan for the day addressing skills and terrain.
• Model exemplary ski/ride instruction.
• Manage a safe environment for guests.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with all ages

Experience working with children

Ability to handle fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Ski/Ride safely on all terrain

Education

High school diploma preferred

PSIA/AASI Level 3 Certification or International Equivalent

Job description

Please Read Before Applying Must have current certification of PSIA/AASI Level 3 or International Equivalent. Please attach to application.

We are not able to sponsor any work visas at this time.

Full Time (5-day/week) Position

Approximate Work Dates: 12/02/26 through 04/04/27

You have put in the time to develop your teaching and skiing/riding skills and are now ready to take your instructing career to the next level – the Telluride Ski and Snowboard School is the place to do it. With our high end, destination-focused guests of whom a high percentage return year after year, Telluride is where your career as a professional instructor can truly bloom. As an instructor with the Telluride Ski and Snowboard School, you can expect to teach all lesson types (Group and Private; Children’s, Adults, Families) as business requires. Prior experience working with children is a must! Working at Telluride will offer you the opportunity to build lasting relationships with guests and fellow instructors for years to come. If this sounds like the kind of instructor you are, we cannot wait for you to join our team.

Daily Responsibilities

• Check schedule from a computer or smartphone.
• Attend Morning Meeting with your supervisors and fellow instructors.
• Check-in and interact with your guests about the daily schedule, expectations, and any special needs.
• Strong focus on safety; both physical and emotional.
• Develop a plan for the day addressing which skills will be taught, what terrain will be used, and desired outcomes.
• Guide practice and check for understanding.
• Organize essential needs for your group such as bathroom breaks, snacks, sunscreen, et cetera.
• Manage a safe environment - keep yourself, your students, and the guests around you safe and healthy.
• Be prepared to assist guests with their equipment.
• Model the essence of exemplary ski/ride instruction.
• Talk with the guests at the end of the lesson to debrief the learning experience and preview the next steps. Encourage guests to return and continue their learning.
• Strive to exceed guest expectations and create lasting memories.
• Work in physically demanding environment where inclement weather may exist.
• Apply reasoning skills when confronted with varying situations including but not limited to guest injury/illness, group dynamics, terrain options etc.
• Sign out on ProCard; Ski School Software, to confirm student count, pro-verified levels, and pay.
• Participate in all necessary training clinics and events to maintain current and up to date PSIA/AASI certification.

Qualifications

• Excited and willing to work with all ages.
• It is required that applicants for this position have prior experience working with children.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA. We are not sponsoring work visas at this time.
• Must be able to ski/ride safely on all terrain.
• Strong communication skills; in-person, telephone, and text/email.
• Works well with others; guests, instructors, supervisors, other resort employees.
• Ability to handle face paced environment; multi-task.
• PSIA/AASI Level 3 Certification or International Equivalent at minimum.
• Ability to take direction as well as work independently.
• Must be able to work full time over the busy holiday weeks/weekends; 19 required days throughout the season.
• High school diploma preferred.

Benefits

• Employee Season Ski Pass
• Dependent Season Pass for Full Time Employee
• 10 $75 Friends and Family Lift Tickets (Not for Resale)
• Seasonal Access to Ski + Snowboard School Locker Room (excluding Minimum Part Time) and Use of Uniform
• 40 Hours of Paid Training for All New Hires and Access to Free Continuing Education
• Reimbursement for PSIA/AASI Certification Exam Fees upon Successful Pass of Assessment
• Accrued Paid Sick Leave
• Discounted Meals
• Discounted Employee Shuttles
• Real Deal Lift Tickets that give access to Free Skiing at many Colorado Resorts
• $50 Lift Tickets at Vail Resort-owned ski areas
• Discounted Ski + Snowboard School for friends and family (subject to availability)
• Discounted Lodging (subject to availability)
• Discounts at the resort’s retail outlets

Pay

• Rates for Assigned Teaching: $37.98 – 45.35/hr
• Rates for Request Teaching: $47.37 – 59.63/hr
• Base Hourly (for meetings and mandatory training): $27.32/hr
• Dependent on PSIA/AASI Certification + Total Lesson Teaching Hours accumulated over the past 10 years.

Successful Completion of Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Background Check

will be required for those who are extended a job offer. Failure to disclose history as well as convictions of felony and serious misdemeanors may disqualify you from employment as an instructor. Serious misdemeanors can be, but not limited to, crimes of violence and crimes that speak to a person’s honesty and integrity, such as perjury or theft.