Instructor - Part-time - PSIA-AASI Certified - Skiing

Mt. Hood Meadows; Parkdale (OR); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,995,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-Round Housing Rentals

Ski/Snowboard Season Pass

Free Group Lessons

Buddy Tickets

Mountain Exchange Program

Pro Deals

Employee Transportation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a part-time Certified Instructor to teach guests of all ages and abilities, from group to private lessons, at the Meadows Learning Center. You’ll create safe, fun experiences on the snow and help new guests discover snowsports while building confidence and skills.

This seasonal, part-time role is on the mountain and requires weekend/holiday availability. You will work with a passionate team, bring energy to dynamic conditions, and contribute to a welcoming guest

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Current PSIA-AASI Level I or higher certification, or foreign equivalent.
• Experience instructing skiing and/or snowboarding for an organized school.
• Ability to ski and/or snowboard on blue groomed terrain.
• Must provide own equipment (skis, snowboard, boots, poles, etc.).
• Ability to work a minimum of 18 teaching days per season including weekends and holidays.
• Background check required to work with minors.
• Excellent communication and guest services skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach group and private lessons to guests of all ages.
• Create safe, fun, and welcoming experiences on the snow.
• Collaborate with the Meadows Learning Center to deliver guest experiences.
• Help students build confidence and skills.
• Work daily on Mt. Hood Meadows in varying conditions.

Skills

Age 16+

Communication skills

Guest services

Ski/Snowboard proficiency

Outdoor work

Equipment ownership

Email communication

Background check

Education

PSIA-AASI Level I+

Job description

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

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 part-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.)
• Abilitytowork a minimum of 18 teaching days per seasonincluding weekends and school holidays between late-December and 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. 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.

If you need assistance with the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail] — we're happy to help.