Snowboard Instructor, Certified, Winter 26-27

June Mountain Ski Area; June Lake (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes for dependents (spouse/1)

Free skiing at Alterra Resorts

Ski & snowboard lesson discounts

Equipment Rental discount

Friends and Family vouchers

Retail & Food discount

401k with company match

Background check required

Job summary

June Mountain Ski Area in June Lake, CA is hiring seasonal ski instructors for the 2026-2027 winter season. Certified instructors will teach group and private lessons to ages 3 through adults, with a focus on safety and fun while delivering top guest service.

Wage ranges for Level 1–3 certifications are posted, and candidates with PSIA or AASI credentials can expect ongoing training and career growth within a welcoming, diverse staff at one of the nation’s premier ski schools.

Qualifications

• PSIA or AASI certification at Levels 1–3 required.
• Passion for sharing the mountain experience and teaching children.
• Empathy and ability to teach in a fun, safe environment.
• Flexible, positive, team player; able to work in variable weather.

Responsibilities

• Teach group and private lessons to ages 3–adult with emphasis on safety and fun.
• Provide high-quality instruction while maintaining guest-service standards.
• Participate in ongoing training and career growth within the Ski & Ride School.

Skills

Teaching

Guest service

Adaptability

Education

PSIA/AASI certification (Levels 1–3)

Job description

Seasonal

At June Mountain, you will live the dream!

Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts. Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of June Lake, California.

Benefits And Perks Of Your Adventure Here

• Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) includes free skiing at other Alterra Resorts
• Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts
• Ski/snowboarding lessons discounts
• Equipment Rental discount
• Friends and Family vouchers
• Retail & Food discount
• 401k with company match
• Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check

A Little About This Position

• Wage ranges for PSIA-AASI certifications:
• Level 1 - $21 to $25
• Level 2 - $25 to $36
• Level 3 - $30 to $45
• June Mountain Ski & Ride School is hiring ski industry certified Instructors of all levels for the 2026-2027 winter season!
• The June Mountain Ski & Ride School is one of the top Ski & Ride Schools in the nation. We have a fun, dynamic and diverse staff of instructors from around the world who love working with people, sharing their joy of winter sports, and striving to be the best Pros in the industry!
• Certified Instructors can expect to teach group and private lessons to a range of age groups from 3-year-olds to adults. As an experienced instructor, you will be expected to provide a quality lesson, with an emphasis on safety and fun, while upholding the highest levels of guest service. Please note, most of our Ski & Ride School guests are younger children.
• Season long certification and elective training programs are available to all school staff throughout the season. As a growing school, we continually have new opportunities for career growth in this industry.

Requirements

• PSIA or AASI certification or equivalent - Level 1, 2, or 3.
• A passion for sharing the mountain experience.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Empathy for, and an ability to teach new skills in an unfamiliar environment. All with a focus on safety and fun!
• Must be flexible, positive, a team player and happy to work in variable weather conditions.

Please Note

• Pay grade is contingent upon proof of certification. (PSIA-AASI or international equivalent)
• This position will have openings available for Full Time, 3-day Part-Time, and Holiday work. Please note your preferred availability in your cover letter or email.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.