Snowboard Instructor, Non-Certified, $20/Hour, Winter 26-27

Alterra Mountain Company; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing for dependents

Free skiing at Alterra Resorts

Ski/snowboard lessons discounts

Equipment Rental discount

Friends and Family vouchers

Retail & Food discount

401k with company match

Job summary

Mammoth Mountain is seeking seasonal snowboard instructors to join Mammoth Ski & Ride School. Instructors will teach a mix of snowboard and ski, with a focus on beginners and children aged 3–14.

Training is provided through PSIA/AASI programs and scheduled daily sessions from 8:30am to 9:30am, with lessons starting at 10:00am. We offer extensive benefits and a supportive team environment in the iconic California mountains.

Qualifications

• Must be able to snowboard at an intermediate level or above.
• Must be able to ski beginner terrain comfortably.
• Experience working with kids preferred (e.g., camp counselor, day care).
• Coaching or teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in guest service industry preferred.
• Excellent social and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach snowboard and skiing to lessons, with about 50% snowboard and 50% ski.
• Participate in training programs; use day-off certification and daily paid training.
• Teach mainly first-time and beginner level students, including children aged 3–14.

Skills

Intermediate snowboard

Beginner skiing

Experience with kids

Coaching or teaching

Guest service

Strong communication

Tools

PSIA/AASI training

Job description

Seasonal At Mammoth 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 Mammoth Lakes, 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 the position: Snowboard instructors are required to teach snowboarding and skiing. Approximately 50% snowboard & 50% ski. We will train you to teach both disciplines. First-year instructors should expect to teach predominantly first time and beginner levels. The majority of lessons will be children aged between 3 and 14 years old. Mammoth Ski & Ride School provides world class training opportunities to all instructors through its day off certification training program and daily paid training from 8:30am to 9:30am (group lessons start at 10:00am). Mammoth Ski & Ride School was awarded the inaugural PSIA/AASI Western Division School of the Year in April 2026. NOTE: Ski & Ride School employee housing is currently full for the 26/27 season. Successful applicants can be placed on an employee housing waitlist; however, it is unlikely that a spot will become available until mid-way through the season.

Requirements:

• Must be able to snowboard at an intermediate level or above.
• Must be able to ski beginner terrain comfortably.
• Experience working with kids preferred, e.g. camp counselor, swim coach, day care provider, etc.
• Experience in coaching or teaching preferred.
• Experience in the guest service industry preferred.
• Excellent social and verbal communication skills.

Hourly Pay: $20.00 NOTE: Start date options are November 17, December 8, or December 14. Must be able to work till April 11. There is typically instructing work available till end of May. 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.

Working in the iconic mountains of California is a dream we want to help you achieve and it all starts here. There is typically an array of positions available, falling into either the seasonal or full-time/year-round categories. So, whether you are looking to start a career or spend a season with us, we've got an opening that's right for you. Mammoth offers exciting, equal-opportunity employment options for job seekers looking for a rewarding work experience in the ski resort and hospitality industry. We take pride in the mountain lifestyle. Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking and much more are at your fingertips at our destinations. The company owns and operates a variety of resort businesses including recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage and retail. Specific businesses owned and operated by Mammoth Mountain include Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, June Mountain, Tamarack Lodge and Resort, Mammoth Snowmobile Adventures, Mammoth Mountain Bike Park, and the Mammoth Mountain Inn. Mammoth Mountain also operates The Westin Monache, Juniper Springs Resort, the Village Lodge and Sierra Star Golf Course in Mammoth Lakes, California.

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