Ski & Snowboard Instructors - Winter 2026/27

Mountain Club; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee season pass

Free/discounted passes for friends & 1

Housing programs (seasonal)

401k with company match

Discounts at resort

IKON pass access

Local and national discounts

Job summary

Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon seeks energetic ski and snowboard instructors for full-time and part-time roles. Instructors teach guests from age 3 to adults, develop lesson plans, and foster enthusiasm for snowsports while ensuring safety and professionalism on the mountain.

Applicants should have PSIA/AASI certification or a background with children; must own equipment and be able to ski or snowboard on beginner terrain. Training and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• PSIA or AASI certification a plus; background working with children is a plus.
• Must have a passion for snowsports and the mountain environment.
• Must be able to work outside in all conditions.
• Beginner ski/snowboard ability with own equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Teach skiing or snowboarding to guests of all ages.
• Develop a logical lesson plan for positive learning experiences.
• Foster excitement and energy in lessons with safety and professionalism.
• Maintain safety procedures during lessons; supervise children at all times.
• Attend training sessions to maintain standards and improve skills.
• Work holidays and weekends; outdoor work in all conditions.

Skills

Teaching skiing/snowboarding

Guest service

Communication

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Location: Bend, Oregon

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people’s lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it’s our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• Winter season employee housing program & Summer season camping program
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
• Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts

*** Full-Time & Part-Time positions available for both Ski & Snowboard Instructors ***

Position Summary

Professional, fun, energeticindividualswith good organization and communication skillsableto teach skiing and snowboarding to childrenand adults.Due to the nature of our business,more children take lessons; therefore,theapplicant must enjoy working with children of all ages and abilities.PSIA or AASI certification or a background working with childrenisa plus.Must have a passion forSnowsportsand the mountain environment.Must be able to work outside in all conditions.Shouldbe able to ski or snowboard at abeginnerlevel andhavetheirown equipment.The length of lessonsrangesfrom2-6.5hours,and it is expected youcanteach all day.

Job offers are contingent on a background check, schedule availability,andon-snow training participation.

Essential Duties & Major Responsibilities

• Teach skiing or snowboarding to all ages of guests (from 3 years old to adults).
• Responsible for developing a logical lesson plan for guests to have a positive and successful learning experience.
• Foster a ‘stoke’ for the sport through encouraging praise, high energy, and fun lessons.
• Lessons must be professional and organized while following proper safety procedures.
• While coaching children, an instructor is responsible for their students at all times during the lesson, including during lunch and breaks.
• Must attend training sessions throughout the season to maintain department standards, improve teaching skills, and develop personal skiing and snowboarding skills.
• Should be available to work all holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to remain outside in all conditions during lessons in proper equipment.
• Instructorsare responsibleforend-of-lessonreporting,including a verbal discussionwiththeguestorparentsofthestudent,andoptionalcompletionof a digital report card.

Secondary Function

• Operate surface lift and assist with support staff duties.
• Assistance with teaching area set up and removal of signs, fencing, and props.
• Help other departments as requested.
• Duringheavysnowfalls,everyonewillbe asked to help with snowremoval.

Job Scope

To instruct guestsin accordance withMt.Bachelor’sandPSIA-AASI guiding principles and training.Tomaintaina safe and fun learning environment for guestsof all ages.

Interpersonal Contacts

Instructorsmust be able to work in a group environment both within the departmentandthe mountain as a whole.Instructorsmust have strong guest service and communication skillstodevelop a working partnership with guests and parents.

Specific Job Skills

• License/Certification: PSIA, AASI certification a plus.
• Technical: Ability to ski/ride beginner terrain. A Child Development background is a plus.
• Physical Capabilities: Has the ability to remain outside in all conditions for long periods of time.Must be physically capable of being on skis or a snowboard and wear ski or snowboard boots for the entire lesson.
• Additional:Applicant must own their own equipment. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conductedafterthepositionis accepted. This background check will be donein accordance withstandards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Education/Related Experience

• Minimum Education: High School or Equivalent Work Experience (preferred).
• Minimum time in related position:Experience teaching, coaching, or in child development preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Suchaccommodations requirean interactive discussion with the Human Resources Department before suchaccommodationscan be made.
  • In addition to the specific conditions below, every position at Mt. Bachelor requires the ability to shovel snow and walk on steep and uneven surfaces.

Current Hiring Range:

$16.50/hr

Minimum Age Requirement:

18+

Come Work Where You Play!

Please be aware incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Mt. Bachelor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mt. Bachelor is committed to creating a quality work environment which makes full use of the talents and contributions of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability or military status.

Position type:

Full Time, Part Time