Junior Ski Instructor – Part Time, Learn & Teach on Snow

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

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+.