Ski School Instructor I

Mountain Capital Partners, LLC; New Mexico; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Capital Partners, LLC is hiring a Ski/Snowboard Instructor for the 2026/2027 winter season at Pajarito Mountain. The role involves teaching skiing and/or snowboarding to beginner to intermediate students using PSIA/AASI methods and adhering to mountain safety codes.

Conditions include full and part-time seasonal positions starting in December and ending in April 2027, with emphasis on safety, guest relations, and positive instruction in varying winter weather.

Qualifications

• Teach alpine skiing and/or snowboarding to beginner to intermediate students using PSIA/AASI teaching methods.
• Promote and emphasize safety in all classes.
• Maintain a positive attitude and encourage learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach alpine skiing and/or snowboarding to beginner to intermediate students using PSIA/AASI teaching methods and safety codes.
• Plan, organize, and implement age- and ability-appropriate lessons.
• Promote safety and provide high-quality lessons to guests.

Skills

Teaching skiing/snowboarding

PSIA/AASI methods

Safety awareness

Guest relations

Communication skills

Job description

Ski/Snowboard Instructor – Winter 2026/2027Location: Pajarito Mountain | Department: Ski SchoolType: Seasonal | Start Date: December | End Date: April 2027NEW THIS WINTER! Pajarito Mountain is expanding to a 7-day-a-week operation!The Ski Instructor is responsible for teaching skiing and/or snowboarding skills and techniques in a clear and concise manner per the department's policies and progressions. The Ski Instructor will possess the ability to physically and verbally demonstrate the tasks associated with the progressions, act as an educator in regard to crowd supervision, safety awareness, and guest relations by performing duties. During the course of employment employees will be exposed to winter weather conditions and varied conditions such as stairways, multi-level buildings, slippery surfaces and changing schedules. Proper clothing, footwear and equipment are a must.Full and Part time positions availableDuties & Responsibilities:Teach alpine skiing and/or snowboarding to beginner to intermediate-ability students, using PSIA/AASI teaching methods and following the safety codes of the mountain.Plan, organize, and implement ability-appropriate lessons.Promote and emphasize safety in all classes.Maintain a positive attitude and encourage further learning by teaching high-quality lessons.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential Job Functions:Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written form in a professional and tactful mannerAbility to react well under pressure, treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position and accept responsibility for own actionsAbility to multi-task and function effectively in a challenging environmentAbility to carry out all job related tasks in a safe and efficient manner observing company and department safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, if necessary, report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properlyAbility to maintain control of a group of Guests, of any age, providing a safe and productive environmentAbility to meet, greet and inform Guests at assigned locationsAbility to deal with possible incidents arising out of lessons, file proper reports accurately and timely, and follow all the rules regarding incident reportingAbility to adapt to changes in work environment, delays or unexpected eventsAbility to consistently arrive at work on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, commit to work hours to reach goals, and attend all required staff meetingsWork Environment & Physical Requirements:Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.Must be able to spend a full day on skis/snowboard.Must be able to work for an extended period of time in varying weather conditions, including extreme cold and/or wind.Must be able to work at high altitudes for an extended period of time.Must be able to physically and verbally demonstrate the tasks associated with the learning progressions.Must be able to multi-task and exercise good judgment.