Ski Instructor, Non-Certified, $20/Hour, Winter 26-27

Mammoth Mountain; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Mammoth Mountain is seeking seasonal ski instructors to teach mainly first-time and beginner students in the Mammoth Lakes area. The role focuses on children aged 3 to 14, with world-class training through the Mammoth Ski & Ride School, including mornings sessions and daily paid training.

Starting dates include November 17, December 8, or December 14 and end date around late April to May. The job offers free season pass benefits for you and dependents and other discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to ski at an intermediate level or above.
• Experience with kids preferred (camp counselor, day care, etc.).
• Experience in coaching or teaching preferred.
• Experience in the guest service industry preferred.
• Excellent social and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach predominantly first-time and beginner students.
• Lead lessons for children aged 3–14.
• Provide world-class training through Mammoth Ski & Ride School’s program.

Skills

Skiing ability

Child interaction

Teaching/Coaching

Guest service 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

A Little About This Position

• First-year instructors should expect to teach predominantly first time and beginner levels.
• The majority of lessons will be children aged between 3 and 14 years old.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be able to ski at an intermediate level or above.
• Experience working with kids preferred, e.g. camp counselor, swim coach, day care provider, etc.
• Experience in coaching or teaching preferred.
• Experience in the guest service industry preferred.
• Excellent social and verbal communication skills .

Hourly Pay: $20.00

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.

Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.