Instructor - Full-time - PSIA-AASI Certified - Skiing

Mt. Hood Meadows; Parkdale (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-Round Housing Rentals Available

Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for you and/

Free Group Lessons & Discounts on Gear

Buddy Tickets for discounted passes

Mountain Exchange Program

Industry Pro Deals

Columbia Store/Adidas employee invites

Employee Assistance Program

Free Employee Transportation

Summer Seasonal Job Connections

Job summary

Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a Certified Instructor to teach guests of all ages, from group to private lessons, and to foster safe, fun experiences on the snow.

You will join the Meadows Learning Center team and help introduce new guests to snowsports while supporting returning guests to build skills and confidence.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older
• Current PSIA-AASI Level I or higher certification, or foreign equivalent
• Prior experience instructing skiing and/or snowboarding for an organized ski and snowboard school
• Ability to ski and/or snowboard safely, linking round turns on intermediate (blue) terrain at Mt. Hood Meadows
• Passion for teaching people 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, follow and instruct guests
• Ability to read and reply to email communications in a professional and timely manner
• Must provide own equipment (e.g., skis, snowboard, boots, etc.)
• Able to meet minimum schedule commitment including weekends and school holidays from mid-December through mid-April
• Submit to a background check to work with minors
• Prior experience instructing skiing and/or snowboarding for an organized ski and snowboard school
• Prior experience in a fast paced, guest-facing position
• Prior experience working with children in an educational or athletic setting

Responsibilities

• Teach group and private lessons to guests of all ages
• Collaborate with Meadows Learning Center team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Maintain safety and high-quality instruction in all weather and snow conditions

Skills

PSIA-AASI certification

Teaching experience

Guest services

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Position Overview

Turn your passion for skiing or snowboarding into an opportunity to help others discover the mountain. As a Certified Instructor at Mt. Hood Meadows, you’ll teach guests of all ages and abilities while creating safe, fun, and welcoming experiences on the snow. You’ll play an important role in introducing new guests to snowsports and helping returning guests build confidence and skills.

You’ll teach both group and private lessons, work with students as young as three, and collaborate with the Meadows Learning Center team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Every day brings new students, conditions, and challenges, making this a dynamic role for instructors who love to teach, connect with people, and spend their days on the mountain.

If you’re a certified instructor who is passionate about teaching and creating positive experiences on the snow, bring your skills, energy, and love of the mountain to the Meadows Learning Center.

This is a full-time, seasonal position

Qualifications& Experience

• 16years of age or older
• Current PSIA-AASI LevelI or highercertification, orforeign equivalent
• Prior experience instructing skiing and/or snowboarding for an organized ski and snowboard school
• Ability to ski and/or snowboard safely, linking round turns on intermediate (blue) groomed terrain at Mt. Hood Meadows
• Passion for teachingpeopleand the mountain environment
• Strong communicationand guest services skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions whilemaintaininga positive attitude
• Must have sufficient sight, speech and hearing abilities to learn skills,followand provide directions and instruction to guests
• Ability to read and reply to email communications in a professional andtimelymanner
• Must provide own equipment (e.g.skis, snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, ski poles, gloves, goggles, thermal layers, etc.)
• Able to meet minimum schedule commitment with availability including weekends and school holidays from approximately mid-December through mid-April
• Submit to abackground check to work with minors

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience instructing skiing and/or snowboarding for an organized ski and snowboard school
• 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 - $28.85 per hour
• Year-Round Housing Rentals Available. Subject to Availability
• 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)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• 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

MHM is dedicated to fostering a consistent and enduring effort to create a welcoming and respectful environment for our team, guests, and community. Our hiring and recruitment efforts are designed to be equitable and accessible, and we actively seek ways to broaden participation in Snowsports for groups who have historically faced barriers.