Ski Instructor, Certified, Winter 26-27

Mammoth Mountain; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski passes for dependents

Free skiing at Alterra Resorts

Ski/snowboard lessons discounts

Equipment Rental discount

Friends and Family vouchers

Retail & Food discount

401k with company match

Background check may be required

Job summary

Mammoth Mountain is seeking Seasonal ski & ride instructors in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Instructors teach lessons within PSIA/AASI methods, serving a diverse clientele from children to adults, with a focus on safety and fun.

Training is provided; opportunities exist for career growth within Mammoth Ski & Ride School. Start dates in November/December; housing is limited.

Qualifications

• PSIA/AASI teaching certification or international equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Teach lessons to the public within certification range using recognized methods.
• Provide quality lessons with safety and guest service in mind.
• Teach groups and private lessons for varied age ranges, 3 years to adults.

Skills

PSIA/AASI cert

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Child experience

Job description

Seasonal

At Mammoth Mountain, you will live the dream! Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts. Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of Mammoth Lakes, California.

Benefits And Perks Of Your Adventure Here

• Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) includes free skiing at other Alterra Resorts
• Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts
• Ski/snowboarding lessons discounts
• Equipment Rental discount
• Friends and Family vouchers
• Retail & Food discount
• 401k with company match
• Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check

Wage Ranges For Certifications

• Level 1 - $21 to $25
• Level 2 - $25 to $36
• Level 3 - $30 to $45

A Little About The Position

• Teaches lessons to the general public within certification range, utilizing recognized methodology accepted by the PSIA/AASI or ISIA.
• The Mammoth Ski & Ride School is one of the top Ski and Ride Schools in the nation. We have a fun, dynamic and diverse staff of instructors from around the world who love working with people, sharing their joy of winter sports and striving to be the best Pros in the industry!
• Certified Instructors can expect to teach group and private lessons to a range of age groups from 3-year olds to adults. As an experienced instructor, you will be expected to provide a quality lesson, with an emphasis on safety and fun, while upholding the highest levels of guest service. Please note, the majority of our guests are younger children.
• Mammoth Ski & Ride School provides world class training opportunities to all instructors through its day off certification training program and daily paid training from 8:30am to 9:30am (group lessons start at 10:00am). Mammoth Ski & Ride School was awarded the inaugural PSIA/AASI Western Division School of the Year in April 2026.
• As a growing Ski & Ride School, we continually have new opportunities for career growth in this industry.

NOTE: Start date options are November 17, December 8, or December 14. Must be able to work till April 11. There is typically instructing work available till end of May. Ski & Ride School employee housing is currently full for the 26/27 season. Successful applicants can be placed on an employee housing waitlist; however, it is unlikely that a spot will become available until mid-way through the season.

Requirements

• Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 PSIA/AASI teaching certification or international equivalent required
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to develop in the realms of people, teaching and technical skill
• Experience working with children

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.