Ski & Ride School Instructor

PSIA-AASI Western Region; Dillon (CO); On-site; USD 28,240 - 48,560; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe Basin Ski and Ride School in Colorado seeks an instructor to teach skiing and snowboarding to adults, children, and families in a high-energy alpine environment. You will lead group lessons, private sessions, and an 8-week program, sharing your passion for snow sports with guests.

Applicants should be passionate about the outdoors, possess PSIA/AASI certification, and be prepared for weekend availability and outdoor conditions. A background check is required to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or teaching roles.
• Ability to communicate clearly with guests of all ages.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Introduce guests to snow sports and Arapahoe Basin’s culture.
• Create a safe, fun learning atmosphere with excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate skiing and snowboarding techniques adapted to skill levels.
• Teach kids, adults and families to foster love of the sport.
• Explain and model the Responsibility Code and safety practices.
• Maintain a reliable, punctual work schedule.

Skills

Customer service

Teaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Weekend availability

Education

PSIA or AASI certification

Job description

Position Summary

At the Arapahoe Basin Ski and Ride School, we like to have fun while doing great work and hope to instill a love of snow sports in every guest we meet. Likewise, we want all of our instructors to have rewarding careers working alongside people they can trust and respect. As an Instructor at A-Basin, you will teach skiing/snowboarding to adults, children, and families in a high‑energy and high‑alpine environment. We teach group lessons, private lessons, and an 8‑week program.

If you are passionate about skiing and snowboarding and want to share that passion with others in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, A‑Basin is the place for you!

Wage

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Arapahoe Basin’s hourly pay range for this position. 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, and responsibilities. The range listed is just one component of Arapahoe Basin’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region‑specific benefits.

Hourly pay range: $20.50 – $35.25/hour

Essential Duties

• Introduce guests to snow sports and A‑Basin’s culture
• Create a safe and fun learning atmosphere while providing excellent customer service to create a day worth repeating for A‑Basin’s guests
• Accurately describe and demonstrate how to ski and snowboard while adapting to the specific skill level of any individual guest
• Work with kids, adults, and families to nurture a love of the sport
• Understand, adhere to, and educate guests on the Responsibility Code and Skier Safety Act
• Communicate with others in an honest, accountable, transparent, and respectful manner
• Take ownership of and maintain a specific work schedule
• Make an ongoing effort to improve personal skiing and riding
• Safely operate a “magic carpet” surface lift
• Follow all department sustainability guidelines as expected
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Previous customer service, teaching, coaching, or other related experience – preferred
• Comfortable skiing and riding at an intermediate level
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently without supervision
• Must be minimum of 17 years old
• Must be available on weekends and holidays
• Must provide own ski or snowboard equipment and other necessary gear to work outside in a high‑alpine, snowy, and cold environment
• This position requires successful completion of a background check

Education Requirements

• PSIA or AASI certification (or international equivalent)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to ski, ride, walk, kneel, crawl, carry, reach, stand, stoop, squat, and lift equipment or students up to 35 lbs. while actively teaching and coaching
• Ability to withstand a high‑altitude environment at all times

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily – reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

This position will spend most of the time outside in a high‑altitude, high‑alpine, and snowy environment. Instructors usually wear ski/snowboard equipment for the duration of their shift and are on their feet interacting with customers most of the day. Riding a chairlift is required for this role.