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

Mammoth Mountain; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes for dependents

Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts

Ski/snowboard lessons discounts

Equipment Rental discount

Friends and Family vouchers

Retail & Food discount

401k with company match

Job summary

Mammoth Mountain in Mammoth Lakes, California is seeking seasonal ski instructors. You will teach predominantly first-time and beginner lessons, with most students aged 3 to 14. A free season pass is included and dependents receive free skiing, plus various discounts.

Start dates are November 17, December 8, or December 14, with work through April 11 and typically into May. Training is provided through Mammoth Ski & Ride School with day-off certification sessions and daily paid training from

Qualifications

• Must be able to ski at an intermediate level or above.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• 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-level lessons.
• Work with children aged 3–14 years old.
• Participate in training and certification programs (PSIA/ASIA) and related sessions.
• Follow scheduling: start dates in Nov/Dec and end around Apr/May.

Skills

Skiing ability

Kids experience

Communication skills

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.

NOTE:

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

• 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.

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.