Ski Instructor

Mountain Club; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary skiing privileges

PSIA/AASI certification support

Job summary

Appalachian Ski Mountain is seeking friendly, patient Ski & Snowboard Instructors for the winter season. The role focuses on teaching fundamentals, fostering a positive learning environment, and inspiring a love for winter sports.

Training and certification opportunities are provided, with emphasis on strong skiing or riding ability and effective communication. Experience is helpful but not required; weekend and holiday availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a friendly, patient and service-oriented demeanor.
• Previous teaching, coaching, or guest-facing experience is a plus.
• Able to work outdoors in winter conditions.
• Must be available weekends and holidays during the ski season (December–March).
• Certification in PSIA/AASI is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner to intermediate guests in group and private lessons.
• Create a safe, fun learning atmosphere and provide clear demonstrations.
• Adapt teaching methods to different ages and abilities.
• Promote safety and responsible mountain behavior.
• Assist guests with equipment and on-hill needs.
• Communicate effectively with guests, parents, supervisors, and fellow instructors.

Skills

Friendly

Patient

Service-oriented

Teaching experience

Outdoor work

Weekend availability

PSIA/AASI certification

Job description

About the Program

At Appalachian Ski Mountain, we take pride in introducing guests of all ages to the joy of skiing and snowboarding. Our French-Swiss Ski College provides a safe, supportive, and fun learning environment where new skiers and riders can build confidence, improve skills, and develop a lifelong love of winter sports. Whether teaching first-timers or helping intermediate guests progress to the next level, our instructors play a vital role in creating memorable mountain experiences for every guest.

Position Summary

We’re looking for friendly, patient, and passionate Ski & Snowboard Instructors to join our instructional team this winter season. This role focuses on teaching the fundamentals of skiing or snowboarding, fostering a positive learning environment, and inspiring a love for the sport. Previous teaching or snowsports experience is helpful but not required—training and certification opportunities are provided. The most important qualities are strong skiing or riding ability, enthusiasm, good communication skills, and a genuine interest in helping others learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach beginner to intermediate guests the fundamentals of skiing or snowboarding in group and private lessons.
• Create a safe, fun, and encouraging learning atmosphere.
• Adapt teaching methods to various ages, abilities, and learning styles.
• Provide clear demonstrations, positive feedback, and motivation.
• Promote safety awareness and responsible mountain behavior.
• Assist guests with use of equipment, lift loading, and other on-hill needs.
• Communicate effectively with guests, parents, supervisors, and fellow instructors.

Qualifications

• Friendly, patient, and service-oriented personality.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or working with children or guests is a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable winter conditions.
• Must be available weekends and holidays during the ski season (December–March).
• Prior instructional or PSIA/AASI certification is beneficial but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive seasonal pay based on experience and certifications.
• Complimentary skiing and snowboarding privileges at Appalachian Ski Mountain.
• Opportunities for training, mentorship, and PSIA/AASI certification support.
• A fun, energetic mountain community with a passion for snow sports and guest service.

Position type: Full Time, Part Time