Winter Ski & Snowboard Instructor — Free Lift Pass

Sugarloaf; Carrabassett Valley (ME); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lift pass

Discounts at resort F&B and retail

Discounted lessons and rentals

Access to Nordic trails

Discounted passes at partner resorts

Job summary

Sugarloaf is hiring enthusiastic Ski/Snowboard Instructors for the winter season, offering full-time and part-time roles in the Seasonal Program and Daily Lessons. Instructors teach guests of all ages and abilities, with emphasis on beginners and kids, sharing their passion for the mountain.

You don't need to be an expert skier or rider—just a love of the sport and a desire to improve. The starting wage is $17 per hour, with potential increases based on performance and PSIA trainings.

Qualifications

• Certified status preferred, but not mandatory.
• A vibrant and enthusiastic approach to guest service that reflects a genuine love for the outdoors is essential.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays, as these are our busiest times.

Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable setting up and maintaining an environment conducive to safety, fun, and learning.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with guests, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Must be reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it
• Must be able to work outside in extreme and quickly changing winter mountain conditions
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment
• Must be able to maintain a great guest service attitude while working with beginner students on green (beginner) terrain as well as all other students throughout the season

Skills

Strong communication skills

Guest service orientation

Enthusiastic/outgoing

Love of outdoor sports

Job description

Sugarloaf is hiring enthusiastic Ski/Snowboard Instructors for the winter season, offering full-time and part-time roles in the Seasonal Program and Daily Lessons. Instructors teach guests of all ages and abilities, with emphasis on beginners and kids, sharing their passion for the mountain.

You don't need to be an expert skier or rider—just a love of the sport and a desire to improve. The starting wage is $17 per hour, with potential increases based on performance and PSIA trainings.