Ski Instructor (New)

Mt. Baker Ski Area, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Baker Ski Area, Inc. seeks Ski & Snowboard Instructors to provide safe, engaging, and encouraging instruction to guests of all ages and abilities on the mountain.

Instructors may teach skiing, snowboarding, or both, adapting to qualification needs while promoting confidence and enjoyment in a dynamic outdoor environment. Successful candidates are positive, dependable, patient, and capable of maintaining high safety and guest service standards.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a seasonal outdoor environment.
• Must be 18 years or older to meet policy and safety requirements.
• Contemporary ski or snowboard equipment and outerwear required.
• Confidence skiing/riding on beginner terrain as a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Teach ski/snowboard skills in group and private settings with excellent customer service.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Maintain knowledge of Mt. Baker Ski Area policies and facilities.
• Perform duties as trained and contribute to department teamwork.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Must be 18+

Ski/Snowboard equipment readiness

Confident on beginner terrain

Job description

Description

This job description is intended to convey information important to the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Position Summary

Ski & Snowboard Instructors help create a welcoming, inclusive, and community-oriented learning environment by providing safe, engaging, and encouraging instruction to guests of all ages and ability levels. Instructors may teach skiing, snowboarding, or both depending on qualifications and operational needs while helping guests build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy their experience on the mountain.

Successful employees in this role are positive, dependable, patient, and comfortable working in dynamic outdoor environments with changing weather and snow conditions. This position requires strong communication, professionalism, and the ability to adapt instruction to different learning styles and group needs while maintaining a high standard of safety, guest service, and teamwork. Instructors are expected to contribute to a supportive department culture, maintain familiarity with ski area operations and policies, and help foster a strong sense of community both on and off the snow.

General Responsibilities

• Teach ski/snowboard skill development both in group and private lesson settings while providing friendly and respectful customer service
• Create and participate in a positive and inclusive workplace.
• Have a working knowledge of:
• Mt. Baker Ski Area mountain policies and procedures
• Familiarity of ski area facilities and services available
• Perform duties as trained

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have contemporary ski or snowboard equipment and outer-wear
• Confident skiing/riding ability on beginner terrain as a minimum

Wage & Hour Information

Starting rate begins at $17.13/hour with increases for experience, merit, tenure and future WA State minimum wage adjustments possible.

This is a seasonal, variable hour position. Hours per week may vary between 5-40+ hours/week. Expected end date for position is April 18, 2027, unless otherwise approved by management.

Important Disclaimer

Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the Mt. Baker Ski Area, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned which are not considered essential and may not be listed here.

Requirements

Position Requirements

• Successful completion of the Instructor training by an authorized Mt. Baker Ski Area trainer
• Employment in lead positions is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background screening. Applicants listed on the National Sex Offender Registry are not eligible for employment in this position.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outside in inclement winter weather
• Bending, twisting, lifting and moving items throughout the day
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds (or more depending on task)
• Standing and or sitting for long periods
• Climbing and descending stairs
• Shoveling and moving snow
• Standing and walking on compact snow and ice
• Perform repetitive tasks as necessary