Ski & Snowboard Instructors - Winter 2026/27

Powdr Corp.; Bend, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass

Discounts

Housing program

401k with match

Daycare discounts

IKON pass access

Job summary

Powdr Corp. in Bend, Oregon, is seeking friendly, energetic ski and snowboard instructors to teach guests of all ages. This role requires outdoor work in all weather, passion for snowsports, and strong guest service.

PSIA/AASI certification is a plus; own equipment required. Training and weekend/holiday availability are expected. Benefits include employee season passes, discounts, housing and 401k options, and reciprocal access to other POWDR resorts.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, coaching, or working with children is preferred but not required.
• Minimum Education: High School or equivalent.
• PSIA or AASI certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach skiing or snowboarding to all ages.
• Develop a logical lesson plan for guests.
• Foster enthusiasm and high-energy lessons.
• Maintain professional, organized lessons with safety procedures.
• Supervise children during lessons at all times.
• Attend training sessions to maintain department standards.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School or Equivalent

PSIA/AASI certification

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.

Benefits and Perks

• 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

Position Summary

Professional, fun, energetic individuals with good organization and communication skills able to teach skiing and snowboarding to children and adults. Due to the nature of our business, more children take lessons; therefore, the applicant must enjoy working with children of all ages and abilities. PSIA or AASI certification or a 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. Should be able to ski or snowboard at a beginner level and have their own equipment. The length of lessons ranges from 2-6.5 hours, and it is expected you can teach all day. Job offers are contingent on a background check, schedule availability, and on-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.
• Instructors are responsible for end-of-lesson reporting, including a verbal discussion with the guest or parents of the student, and optional completion of 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.
• During heavy snowfalls, everyone will be asked to help with snow removal.

Job Scope

To instruct guests in accordance with Mt. Bachelor's and PSIA-AASI guiding principles and training. To maintain a safe and fun learning environment for guests of all ages.

Interpersonal Contacts

Instructors must be able to work in a group environment both within the department and the mountain as a whole. Instructors must have strong guest service and communication skills to develop 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.

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. Such accommodations require an interactive discussion with the Human Resources Department before such accommodations can 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+

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Overview

POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places.

POWDR’s awesome places include Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Snowbird in Utah; and SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada.

Within POWDR’s portfolio are six mountain resorts including Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; and Snowbird in Utah.

Included in the POWDR portfolio, is Stovepipe Wells located in Death Valley National Park and Zion Lodge located in Zion National Park, operated under a long-term concessions contract with the National Park Service. Its Woodward brand empowers and inspires the next generation of action sports enthusiasts through summer camps, mountain experiences, and mountain centers, incorporating dynamic programming and innovative environments at Woodward Park City in Utah, Woodward PA in Pennsylvania, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe in California.

POWDR is headquartered in Park City, UT. For more information, please visit our website.