Winter Adaptive Snowsports Coordinator — Lead & Teach

Mountain Club; Colorado, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telluride Ski Resort season pass

PSIA/AASI certification support

Colorado Paid Sick Leave

Paid Time Off

Mental health stipend

Equipment reimbursement stipend

Slopeside office and workspace

Ongoing adaptive snowsports training

Job summary

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP) is seeking a Winter Snowsports Coordinator for a full-time seasonal role in Telluride. You will coordinate adaptive winter programs, lead participant services, and support staff while teaching adaptive ski/snowboard lessons.

This position runs November 18, 2026 through April 4, 2027, with 35+ hours per week and DOE compensation. You’ll oversee Special Olympics Team San Juan, coordinate programs, and mentor instructors and volunteers to ensure a safe and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Recreation, Hospitality, Resort Management, Nonprofit Management, Psychology, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Commitment to work a full time schedule for the full winter season (Nov 16 – Apr 4).
• Current PSIA/AASI Level I certification (or willingness to obtain during first season).
• Minimum of one full winter season teaching adaptive snowsports.
• Previous experience with Telluride Adaptive Sports Program or another adaptive recreation organization preferred.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced outdoor recreation environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily adaptive snowsports program functions.
• Arrange ski and snowboard rentals and ensure equipment needs are met.
• Coordinate lift ticket distribution and resolve ticketing issues.
• Ensure participant waivers and required documentation are completed.
• Serve as a primary contact for participants, parents, guardians, and caregivers.
• Provide outstanding customer service before, during, and after lessons.
• Support scheduling, communications, and day-to-day operational tasks.
• Teach adaptive ski and snowboard lessons approximately 2–3 days per week.
• Deliver safe, individualized adaptive instruction and assist with assessments and lesson planning.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and supervision to seasonal instructors and volunteers.
• Help maintain a positive, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Recreation, Hospitality, Resort Management, Nonprofit Management, Psychology, Education, or related field

Job description

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP) is seeking a Winter Snowsports Coordinator for a full-time seasonal role in Telluride. You will coordinate adaptive winter programs, lead participant services, and support staff while teaching adaptive ski/snowboard lessons.

This position runs November 18, 2026 through April 4, 2027, with 35+ hours per week and DOE compensation. You’ll oversee Special Olympics Team San Juan, coordinate programs, and mentor instructors and volunteers to ensure a safe and