Instructor - Junior - Ages 14-17 - Part Time - Snowboard 26.27

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

Benefits offered by this job

Year-Round Housing Rentals

Ski/Snowboard Season Pass

Free Group Lessons

Buddy Tickets

Employee Transportation

EAP

Job summary

Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a Junior Snowboard Instructor (Ages 14–17) for part-time seasonal work. You will assist with youth lessons, help with check-in, equipment, lunch, and end-of-day activities while gaining experience on the mountain.

Requirements include 14–17 years old, PSIA-AASI online courses completed, ability to ski/snowboard on blue terrain, and strong communication. A background check may be required for those 18+.

Qualifications

• Age 14–17 required and able to learn safely.
• Successful completion of prerequisite PSIA-AASI online courses.
• Minimum ability to ski and/or snowboard on blue groomed terrain.
• Passion for teaching and the mountain environment.
• Strong communication and guest services skills.
• Must provide own equipment.
• Must teach a minimum of 18 days per season, weekends and school holidays.
• Those 18+ must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lessons and lesson check-in for youth programs.
• Help with equipment, lunch, and end-of-day activities.
• Support instructors and ensure a safe, organized experience.

Skills

Skiing/Snowboarding

Communication

Guest services

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

PSIA-AASI E-Learning

Job description

Instructor - Junior - Ages 14-17 - Part Time - Snowboard 26.27

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 Snowboard 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.