Ski/Snowboard Instructors: Great pay, tons of fun, and coaching that makes you a better pro.

Ski & Ride School Instructor (Alpine Or Snowboard)

Give the gift of learning to ski and ride while earning a livable wage in Tahoe or Colorado. Snow Schoolers is a team of dedicated snowsports instructors, determined to make a difference for their employees and the industry as a whole. We are hiring for both certified and non-certified instructors who are confident skiers and/or riders that have previous experience working with kids. We have both full-time and part-time positions available.

Who we are:

SnowSchoolers.com is one of North America’s few independent ski school programs, offering affordable, high-quality ski and snowboard lessons for families in Tahoe and Colorado. As opposed to large resort-based ski school, we offer low pricing, online reviews, easy online booking, and we pay staff industry-leading wages while keeping lesson costs the lowest for customers.

Our Locations (Tahoe City in CA, Frisco in CO): 

Considered a hidden gem by many, Granlibakken Tahoe is known by locals to be the best place for first time skiers and snowboarders. Much much smaller than the nearby large resorts (e.g. Palisades Tahoe, Northstar), it is perfect for young families looking for an authentic introduction to winter sports. Lift tickets start at just $35 and private lessons start at just $85! Granlibakken is often described as a "small and intimate" lodge that includes all the core amenities a family needs, from lodging and a spa to a full-service restaurant and bar.

Our Frisco, CO location sits smack dab in the middle of the busiest and most expensive ski county in the country, Summit County. Conveniently located right off of I-70 and within ~20minutes of four destination resorts (Breck, Keystone, Copper, Arapahoe Basin), Frisco is the affordable and family-friendly solution to both Summit locals and visitors looking for an excellent learning environment that doesn’t break the bank.

Who we’re looking to hire:

Personable and professional people who love to teach and learn. In order to succeed with Snow Schoolers, you do not need to be the best skier on the mountain. But you must love working with all ages, especially children, and have an authentic passion for snowsports. Whether it is your first-year teaching or your 10th, we provide you with the support, training, and resources to ensure that you can confidently and effectively deliver safe and fun learning experiences.

Requirements

• Must have legal right to work in the USA.

• Previous teaching experience required, whether or not in the ski industry. Level 1 certification is to be completed during the season for all first year coaches.

• Previous PSIA-AASI (or equivalent) certification preferred.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct beginner ski lessons at our Granlibakken location, ensuring a safe learning environment for all guests in varying terrain and weather conditions. 

• Arrive at the hill before shift start time and be booted up ready to go ~15 min after shift start to ensure that lessons are on schedule.

• Deliver a high-quality lesson experience consistent with PSIA-AASI teaching standards.

  • Establish shared goals of the lesson and develop trust with students.

  • Present and share information, and check for understanding.

  • Provide appropriate physical demonstrations of the 5 fundamental skills.

  • Lead students through appropriate drills and skill progressions.

  • Provide effective movement analysis with clear verbal instructions and feedback.

  • Provide specific and actionable feedback to students throughout the lesson.

  • Ultimately, you are responsible for creating a safe and enjoyable learning environment to improve your students' understanding of the fundamental skills.

• Collaborate with the Snow Schoolers supervisor to resolve customer experience issues if and as they arise.

• Encourage students to return for additional group or private lessons to further their learning experience.

Compensation Overview

• Starting Pay Rates

  • Not yet certified: $22/hr

  • PSIA-AASI Level 1: $24/hr, +$1/hr each for dual discipline, second language, internal exams, specialist certs

  • PSIA-AASI Level 2+ and supervisors: $28/hr

  • Returning staff: +$0.50/hr minimum raise

• Hourly Bonuses

  • Kids 6 and under: +$6/hr

  • Private requests: +$10/hr

  • Large groups: +$3/hr per student beyond 3

Plus, instructors always keep 100% of tips!

• Estimated seasonal compensation: $12,000+