Ski Instructor - Non-Certified - Seasonal FT/PT

Loveland Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing may be available

Job summary

Loveland Group is seeking a Non-Certified Ski Instructor for the winter season. This seasonal role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with schedules centered on weekends and holidays.

The pay rate ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, depending on level of schedule commitment. You will provide high-quality technique and safety instruction to all ages, assist with equipment and lift usage, and participate in Loveland training to deliver a positive guest experience focused on

Qualifications

• Must be able to verbally communicate, demonstrate and explain concepts clearly to people of all ages.
• Must be patient and nurturing to students.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and conducting classes and private lessons with safety, fun and learning as the primary goals.
• Provide content introduction, guidance, feedback, practice time and wrap up as outlined in Loveland training materials.
• Assisting students with equipment and helping them learn to get off the snow if they fall.
• Demonstrating specific skiing maneuvers, including loading, and unloading lifts.
• Attending instructor training as assigned.
• When teaching children, must adhere to children’s specific procedures as described in Loveland training material.
• Work in a variety of support roles such as, serving kids lunches, maintaining cleanliness of facilities, set up & teardown of teaching areas, fitting boots, skis or snowboards, snow removal, reservation/student check in processes; be willing to occasionally perform duties in other departments such as lift operations.

Skills

Teaching

Verbal communication

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Title: Non-Certified Ski Instructor

Type of Position: Seasonal – Full-Time/Part-Time

Schedule: Weekends and holidays required.

Pay Rate: Teaching rates are between $20.00 - $22.00/hr. Actual rate varies depending

on level of schedule commitment.

Application Due Date: September 30, 2026

Employee Housing May Be Available for full time employees

Do you have a passion for teaching? Are you ready to make a difference in someone’s skiing experience by passing on your skills while enjoying the great snowy outdoors?

Summary

Provide high quality technique/tactics instruction to all ages of lesson customers, at the beginner and novice skiing levels. Provide instruction and guidance in the use of a variety of lifts and uphill conveyance devices safely and successfully.

Every employee is responsible for providing a positive experience for our guests and employees, with safety and fun as our top priorities.

Essential Functions

• Teaching and conducting classes and private lessons with safety, fun and learning as the primary goals.
• Provide content introduction, guidance, feedback, practice time and wrap up as outlined in Loveland training materials.
• Assisting students with equipment and helping them learn to get off the snow if they fall.
• Demonstrating specific skiing maneuvers, including loading, and unloading lifts.
• Attending instructor training as assigned.
• When teaching children, must adhere to children’s specific procedures as described in Loveland training material.
• Work in a variety of support roles such as, serving kids lunches, maintaining cleanliness of facilities, set up & teardown of teaching areas, fitting boots, skis or snowboards, snow removal, reservation/student check in processes; be willing to occasionally perform duties in other departments such as lift operations, for example.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able and willing to work with all ages of students, kids and adults.
• Must be able to verbally communicate, demonstrate and explain concepts clearly to people of all ages.
• Must be patient and nurturing to students.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs and perform other physically demanding skills, like standing for extended periods of time in extreme weather conditions and high elevations.
• Must be able to ski at a technical level adequate to perform assigned job duties. Intermediate skiing skills are required.
• Must have basic computer skills to monitor job assignments and communications from Loveland.

What’s in it for You?

• Free Loveland Employee Season Pass.
• Immediate Family dependent passes or complimentary/discount lift tickets for family and friends.
• Free or discounted skiing & riding at over 30 other ski areas (restrictions may apply).
• This position is eligible for benefits including Voluntary Accident Injury Insurance, Voluntary Hospital Care Insurance, and Critical Illness Plans. (Must work a minimum of two days per week)
• Accrued sick leave.
• This position provides free ongoing training clinics and professional development in the ski industry.

Why Loveland?

The Loveland experience is like no other. We have stayed true to the sport, our guests, and our employees. Our experience is simple and straight forward. Our goal is for everyone to feel at home and to become a member of the Loveland family. Start your day at 10,800 feet, where an average of 400 inches of snow falls annually on 1800 skiable acres – all only 53 miles from Denver! Come join our family, share your passion for safety and the outdoors, and be a part of something special!

Loveland is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any status protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This job description is not designed to cover nor contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.