Seasonal Ski & Snowboard Instructor

Lutsen Mountains; Lutsen Township (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lutsen Mountains' Snow School seeks a Seasonal Snow Sports Instructor to deliver engaging, safe skiing or snowboarding lessons on weekends and holidays. You will adapt to guest needs, maintain high safety standards, and participate in ongoing training to sharpen your teaching and technical skills.

Responsibilities include progressing guest skills, creating a welcoming learning environment, and ensuring smooth lesson execution while upholding professional standards and teamwork within the

Qualifications

• Ability to ski or snowboard safely and confidently at the level required for assigned instructional responsibilities
• Ability to teach guests within assigned skill levels and instructor qualifications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with guests of varying ages and abilities
• Ability to provide patient, encouraging, and constructive instruction
• Strong awareness of personal, guest, and mountain safety
• Ability to follow established Snow School procedures, teaching standards, and leadership direction
• Dependable attendance and ability to report prepared and on time for scheduled assignments
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, outdoor resort environment
• Willingness to participate in required instructor training and ongoing development
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and other peak operating periods based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Instruction & Skill Progression: Deliver ability-appropriate lessons using established Snow School teaching standards to develop guest skills, confidence, and progression.
• Guest Experience: Create a welcoming and engaging learning environment, adapt instruction to guest needs, and provide clear feedback that supports achievement and enjoyment.
• Safety & Mountain Responsibility: Maintain appropriate supervision and terrain selection, model safe mountain practices, and educate guests on the Skier Responsibility Code and applicable safety expectations.
• Lesson Execution: Arrive prepared and on time for assignments, manage lessons effectively from introduction through completion, and support organized guest transitions and communication.
• Training & Development: Participate in required training, coaching, evaluations, and development opportunities to continually strengthen technical and instructional ability.
• Professional Standards & Teamwork: Maintain dependable attendance, appropriate uniform and presentation, professional conduct, and positive collaboration with Snow School and resort teams.

Skills

Skiing/snowboarding safety

Teaching guests

Interpersonal skills

Patience and encouragement

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Training willingness

Weekend/holiday availability

Follow procedures

Education

PSIA-AASI certification progress

Job description

Lutsen Mountains' Snow School seeks a Seasonal Snow Sports Instructor to deliver engaging, safe skiing or snowboarding lessons on weekends and holidays. You will adapt to guest needs, maintain high safety standards, and participate in ongoing training to sharpen your teaching and technical skills.

Responsibilities include progressing guest skills, creating a welcoming learning environment, and ensuring smooth lesson execution while upholding professional standards and teamwork within the