Snowboard Instructor

Schweitzer; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

Employee housing

Discounted onsite childcare

Accrued paid sick leave

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Vacation time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Schweitzer in Sandpoint, Idaho seeks Snowboard Instructors for the Ski and Ride School. Part-time seasonal or full-time seasonal roles are available. Instructors teach beginners (ages 4–17) using PSIA/AASI materials, promoting safety, fun, and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include delivering quality lessons, training participation, and contributing to department goals. Part-time roles require 2–3 days/week; full-time 4–6 days/week.

Qualifications

• PSIA Certification preferred.
• Experience teaching children is a plus.
• Ability to work 2–3 days (PT) or 4–6 days (FT) weekly.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner snowboard lessons to children (ages 4–17).
• Provide safe, engaging lessons tailored to guest ability levels.
• Foster a supportive learning environment emphasizing confidence and progression.
• Assess student abilities and provide constructive feedback.
• Follow all safety protocols and mountain policies.
• Attend required training and professional development opportunities.
• Assist with snow shoveling and lesson records; complete required documentation.

Skills

Safety minded

Guest service

Team viewer

Communication

Education

PSIA Certification

Job description

Welcome to Schweitzer—where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future.

Perks include:

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
• Employee housing
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Accrued paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Great discounts and access to pro deals
• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

Employment Status: Full Time or Part Time Seasonal

Wage Range: $19.00 to $45.00/hour based on certification and lesson type

See wage scale for current season

Minimum Age: 18

Background Check Required: Yes

Position Summary: Snowboard Instructor

Ski and Ride School coaches deliver quality lessons using Ski and Ride School training materials and PSIA/AASI methodology. Instructors serve as educators and resort ambassadors while promoting safety, fun, learning, and guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include teaching lessons, supporting team culture, participating in training, and contributing to overall department goals.

Part-time instructors are expected to work 2-3 days a week, and full-time instructors are expected to work 4-6 days a week.

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities:

• Teach beginner snowboard lessons, primarily to children ages 4–17
• Provide safe, engaging lessons tailored to guest ability levels
• Create a supportive learning environment focused on confidence and progression
• Assess student abilities and provide constructive feedback
• Follow all safety protocols and mountain policies
• Attend required training and professional development opportunities
• Assist with snow shoveling, learning area setup/teardown, lesson records, incident reports, and other assigned duties

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Shovel snow
• Learning area set-up/tear-down
• Complete lesson records, incident reports and other required documentation in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Specific Job Skills:

License/Certifications- PSIA Certifications preferred

Physical Capabilities-

• Employee must be capable of skiing or snowboarding in all types of terrain in varying and sometimes hazardous snow and weather conditions at an intermediate level.
• Must be capable of standing for long periods of time, in ski/ride equipment.
• Must be capable of frequently or constantly balancing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, handling and twisting.
• May require out of the ordinary skiing or snowboarding movements in order to assist children on the mountain.
• Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 75bs.

Additional-

• Excellent and professional verbal communication skills are necessary
• Ability to work in a team environment with a growth mindset and desire to collaborate, communicate and encourage.
• Willingness to continue personal development in the realms of people skills, teaching skills and technical skills

Education/Related Experience:

Previous experience working with Children preferred. Previous experience as a ski/ride instructor preferred.

Equipment and Safety/Protective Equipment Used:

• Current and in working condition ski and/or snowboard equipment. Ski bindings required to be tested by our repair shop.
• Helmets are required and can be provided at no cost.

Position type: Full Time, Part Time