Seasonal Adaptive Snowsports Coordinator & Instructor

PSIA-AASI Western Region; Telluride (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telluride Ski Resort season pass

Adaptive snowsports training

PSIA/AASI certification support

Slopeside office

Colorado Paid Sick Leave

Paid Time Off

Mental health stipend

Equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program seeks a Winter Snowsports Coordinator to lead adaptive ski and snowboard instruction, coordinate daily operations, and support participant services for the winter season in Telluride, CO. The position runs full-time, seasonal (35+ hours per week) from November 18, 2026 to April 4, 2027, with opportunities to mentor instructors and volunteers.

Responsibilities include managing operations, rentals, lift ticket distribution, waivers, and participant communications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Full-time seasonal work for the winter season (Nov 16 through early April 4).
• PSIA/AASI Level I certification required or obtainable during the first season.
• Minimum of one full winter season teaching adaptive snowsports.
• Previous experience with Telluride Adaptive Sports Program or another adaptive recreation organization preferred.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Program Operations & Participant Services: coordinate daily adaptive snowsports program functions.
• Coordinate rentals, lift ticket distribution, and waiver completion.
• Serve as primary contact for participants, families, and caregivers; provide exceptional service.
• Assist with scheduling, communications, and day-to-day operational tasks.
• Adaptive Instruction: teach adaptive ski and snowboard lessons 2–3 days per week.
• Staff & Volunteer Leadership: mentor seasonal instructors and volunteers.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Leadership

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Outdoor Recreation, Hospitality, Resort Management, Nonprofit Management, Psychology, Education, or a related field

PSIA/AASI Level I certification

Job description

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program seeks a Winter Snowsports Coordinator to lead adaptive ski and snowboard instruction, coordinate daily operations, and support participant services for the winter season in Telluride, CO. The position runs full-time, seasonal (35+ hours per week) from November 18, 2026 to April 4, 2027, with opportunities to mentor instructors and volunteers.

Responsibilities include managing operations, rentals, lift ticket distribution, waivers, and participant communications,