Instructor - Junior - Age 14-17 - Part Time - Alpine

Mt. Hood Meadows; Parkdale (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round housing rentals

Employee ski pass

Free group ski/snowboard lessons

Buddy tickets

Mountain Exchange Program

Industry pro deals

Columbia & Adidas store invites

Employee transportation

Summer seasonal job connections

Job summary

Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a Junior Ski Instructor (14–17) for a part-time seasonal role in Parkdale, Oregon. You will join the Meadows Learning Center team to help run youth lessons, assist with check-in, equipment, and day-end activities, while developing skiing/riding skills.

Ideal candidates are passionate about teaching, love the mountain, and can work outdoors in all conditions; 18 teaching days are required, with some weekend/holiday shifts. Background checks apply for those 18+.

Qualifications

• Age 14–17 and eligible to work with minors.
• Successful completion of prerequisite PSIA-AASI E-Learning Courses.
• Ability to ski and/or snowboard safely on blue groomed terrain.
• Passion for teaching and 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.
• Must have sufficient sight, speech and hearing to instruct.
• Ability to read and reply to email communications professionally.
• Must provide own equipment (skis, snowboard, boots, etc.).
• Minimum 18 teaching days per season; weekends/holidays included.
• Those 18+ must submit to a background check.
• Post-training, may qualify for Instructor – Non-Certified position if meeting criteria.

Responsibilities

• Assist with youth lessons indoors and on the mountain.
• Support lesson check-in and equipment handling.
• Help with lunch and end-of-day activities.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming learning environment.

Skills

Skiing ability

Snowboarding ability

Communication skills

Guest services

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Email literacy

Equipment handling

Tools

PSIA-AASI E-Learning

Job description

Instructor - Junior - Age 14-17 - Part Time - Alpine

Job Description

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

Find your line at Mt. Hood Meadows, where we turn passion into purpose by delivering unforgettable experiences in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most stunning mountain settings. We believe in creating moments that matter — for our guests, for each other, and for the community.

Position Overview

At Mt. Hood Meadows, being a Junior Ski Instructor is about sharing your love of the mountain and helping young guests discover the fun of skiing and snowboarding. You’ll be part of the Meadows Learning Center team, helping create a safe, welcoming, and positive experience for children while developing your own skills as a skier or rider and future instructor.

Junior Instructors work alongside experienced instructors to support youth lessons both indoors and on the mountain. From helping with lessons and lesson check-in to assisting with equipment, lunch, and end-of-day activities, you’ll play an important role in making each child’s day at the mountain fun, organized, and memorable.

If you’re 14–17, love being on the mountain, enjoy working with kids, and want to build your skills while gaining valuable work experience, this is a great opportunity to become part of the Meadows Learning Center team and start your journey in snowsports instruction.

Please note: Junior Instructor positions are highly competitive, with a limited number of openings available each season.

This is a part-time, seasonal position

Qualifications & Experience

• 14 to 17 years of age
• 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 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
• 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.)
• Abilitytowork a minimum of 18 teaching days per seasonincluding weekends and school holidays between late-December and mid-April
• 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 Instructor – Non-Certified position

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience in a fast paced, guest-facing position
• Prior experience working with children in an educational or athletic setting

Compensation:

• Starting Wage: $17.25 hourly
• Year-Round Housing Rentals. 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.