Ski Instructor - Winter 26.27 Seasonal - Full/Part Time

Alterra Mountain Company; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra Mountain Pass

Discounted ski passes for friends/fam

Vacation and Sick Time

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Steamboat SnowSports School is seeking certified or non-certified Alpine Ski instructors for the 2026-27 winter season at Steamboat. The role involves teaching students of all ages, ensuring safety and proper equipment handling, and meeting attendance requirements during peak holiday periods.

Required: background checks, weekend/holiday work, and HR training completion. Bilingual applicants are welcomed; high school diploma or GED is required, with a mandatory 5-day new hire training clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5-day new hire training clinic hosted by SnowSports School is REQUIRED.
• Ongoing in-house training (as required).
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual applicants welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Teach skiing to students of all ages while prioritizing safety.
• Safely pick up and drop off students at lesson end.
• Ensure proper equipment is used and returned with children.
• Complete daily student attendance sheets.
• Attend scheduled meetings and HR/SnowSports School trainings.
• Follow all company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Complete incident reports as needed.

Skills

Teaching/Coaching

Bilingual

Guest relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

5-day new hire training clinic

Ongoing in-house training

Job description

Seasonal Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities.

What’s in it for you?

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees*
• Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees*
• Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees* to rest, relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
• Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage.
• This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees*
• Free regional bus pass

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Position Summary

Steamboat SnowSports School is looking for both certified and non-certified Alpine SnowSports School Ski instructors for the 2026-27 winter season. Required holiday dates: December 21 - January 2, February 14 - 20, March 14 - April 2.

Essential Duties

• Teaching skiing to students of all ages, children and adults, with the safety and welfare of the students being of primary importance
• Safe pick up of students and drop off at the end of the lesson
• Safekeeping and return of proper equipment with children at the end of the lesson
• Completion of daily student attendance sheet
• Attendance at designated meeting times on scheduled workdays
• Must be able to access daily schedules and other department and company notices electronically
• Required attendance and completion of HR Training and Orientation, plus all required SnowSports School training
• Knowledge of all posted information and what is contained in the instructor department manual
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
• Complete incident reports in accordance with departmental and company manuals
• Performance of various activities as required by SnowSports School and/or SSRC management
• Care and safekeeping of company-owned uniform
• Provide guests with general company information
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must provide a safe and fun learning environment for children and adults
• Previous instruction, teaching or coaching experience of any sport preferred
• Adhere to all safety policies
• Must maintain a neat appearance in conformance with department and company standards
• Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with SSRC Service Excellence standards
• Employment for this job is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and reference checks Position requires working weekends, holidays, and required days as needed and scheduled

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 5-day new hire training clinic hosted by SnowSports School is REQUIRED
• Ongoing in-house training (as required)
• Teaching experience preferred
• Bilingual applicants welcomed

Pay and Compensation

Steamboat SnowSports School area base hourly pay range: $18.50 - $19.00 per hour. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Physical Requirements

Must be a minimum 18 years of age. Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions while wearing ski and snowboard gear, including, boots, helmet, goggles, ski/snowboards, etc. May include working outdoors for consecutive days. Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, may include wiggly or squirmy students in motion. Be able to assist in lifting students to an upright position from the ground. Clearly communicate verbally in the English language. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions. Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position. However, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.

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