Ski Instructor – Weekends Only

Inside Edge Ski + Snowboard School; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free simulator practice time

Flexible weekend scheduling

Comprehensive instructor training

Supportive team environment

Open-air teaching location in Encinit/

Job summary

Inside Edge Ski + Snowboard School is seeking enthusiastic Ski Instructors for weekend lessons during the winter season. Instructors teach private and group lessons on a ski simulator, with training provided before teaching.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, evaluating student progress, and ensuring safety. This is a weekend seasonal, part-time position based in Encinitas, CA, offering opportunities for growth and compensation based on certification and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong alpine skiing ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, patient, and professional attitude.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Background check required (CA DOJ & FBI Live Scan).
• Comply with mandated reporter training and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging, personalized ski lessons to students of all ages and levels.
• Evaluate each student’s skills and tailor lessons to goals.
• Create a fun, supportive learning environment.
• Maintain high safety standards during every lesson.
• Provide clear, constructive coaching and feedback.
• Collaborate with instructors and share best practices.
• Assist with setup, operation and care of simulator equipment.

Skills

Alpine skiing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Safety consciousness

Outdoor work

Job description

About Inside Edge

Since 1977, Inside Edge Ski + Snowboard School has been Southern California’s home for personalized ski instruction. Using our custom ski simulator, we help skiers of all ages and ability levels prepare for the winter season in a unique open-air setting on Coast Highway in Encinitas, located in the parking lot of Hansen’s Surf Shop.

Our mission is simple: provide exceptional instruction that builds confidence, develops skills, and helps every student enjoy their time on the mountain.

Position Summary

Inside Edge is seeking enthusiastic Ski Instructors to join our team for weekend lessons throughout the winter season. Instructors teach private one-on-one and group lessons on our ski simulator, working with students of all ages and ability levels.

No simulator experience is required. We provide comprehensive simulator and instructor training before you begin teaching.

What You’ll Do

• Teach engaging, personalized ski lessons to students of all ages and ability levels.
• Evaluate each student’s skills and tailor lessons to meet their goals.
• Create a fun, supportive, and encouraging learning environment.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety during every lesson.
• Provide clear, constructive coaching and feedback.
• Collaborate with fellow instructors to share ideas and best practices.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and care of simulator equipment and teaching areas.
• Deliver outstanding customer service while representing Inside Edge professionally.

Who We’re Looking For

• Required Qualifications
• Strong alpine skiing ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, patient, and professional attitude.
• Ability to work with children, adults, and families.
• Commitment to safety and quality instruction.
• Comfort working in an outdoor, open-air environment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a California DOJ and FBI Live Scan fingerprint background check.
• Candidates must complete California Mandated Reporter Training and comply with all organization child safety and supervision policies.

Experience and Certifications

We welcome instructors at every stage of their teaching journey, from strong skiers with no formal certification to seasoned, highly-certified pros. We’ll train beginners to teach; certified instructors (PSIA-AASI or equivalent international certification) are encouraged to apply at their corresponding level.

Placement is based on certification level, teaching experience, and time with the school. Final classification is determined by the School Director.

Dual Discipline Instructors

Instructors certified in both Alpine and Snowboard are preferred and receive the enhanced Dual Discipline pay rate.

Compensation

Compensation is based on certification level, teaching experience, and tenure with the school.

Hourly Pay: $18.00 to $35.00 per hour

Additional earning opportunities include:

• Dual Discipline premium
• Per-lesson bonuses
• Seniority increases for continuous service, up to an additional $10.00 to $18.50 per hour after five or more consecutive seasons

A detailed compensation schedule is provided during the interview process.

Schedule

This is a Weekend seasonal position, designed for instructors who want to teach on weekends throughout the winter season.

Availability for weekend operations (Friday, Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday weekends) throughout the season.

Scheduling is based on business demand, lesson volume, weather, and operational needs.

No minimum number of hours or shifts is guaranteed.

This is an at-will seasonal position for the winter season specified in your employment offer. Returning instructors in good standing receive priority consideration for rehire each season.

Why Join Inside Edge?

• Free simulator practice time before, after, or between your scheduled lessons, subject to availability.
• Flexible weekend scheduling throughout the winter season.
• Comprehensive simulator and instructor training.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Unique open-air teaching location in Encinitas.

If you’re passionate about skiing and enjoy helping others improve, we’d love to hear from you.

Position type:

Part Time, Winter Seasonal