Ski & Snowboard Instructors - Winter 2026/27
Powdr · Bend · $16.50/hr (stated in the posting)
Location: Bend, Oregon
Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.
This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!
- Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
- Free and discounted friends & family day passes
- Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
- Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
- Winter season employee housing program & Summer season camping program
- 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
- Discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
- Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
- Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts
*** Full-Time & Part-Time positions available for both Ski & Snowboard Instructors ***
Position Summary
Professional, fun, energetic individuals with good organization and communication skills able to teach skiing and snowboarding to children and adults. Due to the nature of our business, more children take lessons; therefore, the applicant must enjoy working with children of all ages and abilities. PSIA or AASI certification or a background working with children is a plus. Must have a passion for Snowsports and the mountain environment. Must be able to work outside in all conditions. Should be able to ski or snowboard at a beginner level and have their own equipment. The length of lessons ranges from 2-6.5 hours, and it is expected you can teach all day.
Job offers are contingent on a background check, schedule availability, and on-snow training participation.
Essential Duties & Major Responsibilities
Teach skiing or snowboarding to all ages of guests (from 3 years old to adults).
Responsible for developing a logical lesson plan for guests to have a positive and successful learning experience.
Foster a ‘stoke’ for the sport through encouraging praise, high energy, and fun lessons.
Lessons must be professional and organized while following proper safety procedures.
While coaching children, an instructor is responsible for their students at all times during the lesson, including during lunch and breaks.
Must attend training sessions throughout the season to maintain department standards, improve teaching skills, and develop personal skiing and snowboarding skills.
Should be available to work all holidays and weekends.
Must be able to remain outside in all conditions during lessons in proper equipment.
Instructors are responsible for end-of-lesson reporting, including a verbal discussion with the guest or parents of the student, and optional completion of a digital report card.
Secondary Function
Operate surface lift and assist with support staff duties.
Assistance with teaching area set up and removal of signs, fencing, and props.
Help other departments as requested.
During heavy snowfalls, everyone will be asked to help with snow removal.
Job Scope
To instruct guests in accordance with Mt. Bachelor’s and PSIA-AASI guiding principles and training. To maintain a safe and fun learning environment for guests of all ages.
Interpersonal Contacts
Instructors must be able to work in a group environment both within the department and the mountain as a whole. Instructors must have strong guest service and communication skills to develop a working partnership with guests and parents.
Specific Job Skills
License/Certification: PSIA, AASI certification a plus.
Technical: Ability to ski/ride beginner terrain. A Child Development background is a plus.
Physical Capabilities: Has the ability to remain outside in all conditions for long periods of time. Must be physically capable of being on skis or a snowboard and wear ski or snowboard boots for the entire lesson.
Additional: Applicant must own their own equipment. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after the position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Education/Related Experience
Minimum Education: High School or Equivalent Work Experience (preferred).
Minimum time in related position: Experience teaching, coaching, or in child development preferred but not required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Such accommodations require an interactive discussion with the Human Resources Department before such accommodations can be made.
In addition to the specific conditions below, every position at Mt. Bachelor requires the ability to shovel snow and walk on steep and uneven surfaces.
Current Hiring Range: $16.50/hr
Minimum Age Requirement: 18+
Come Work Where You Play!
Please be aware incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Mt. Bachelor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mt. Bachelor is committed to creating a quality work environment which makes full use of the talents and contributions of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability or military status.