Arapahoe Basin

Ski & Ride School Instructor - Full Time

Dillon, CO · Full-time

No sponsorship$21k-$35kDetected 16 days ago

Customer SupportCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

At the Arapahoe Basin Ski and Ride School, we like to have fun while doing great work and hope to instill a love of snow sports in every guest we meet.
Likewise, we want all of our instructors to have rewarding careers working alongside people they can trust and respect.
As an Instructor at A-Basin, you will teach skiing/snowboarding to adults, children, and families in a high-energy and high-alpine environment.

Take ownership of and maintain a specific work schedule
An in-house training exists to verify instructors to act as Ski and Ride School Leads on specific days. This would be a paid activity at an increased rate and would encompass heightened responsibilities. Inquire with SRS management for details.

Ability to multitask and work independently without supervision
Must be minimum of 17 years old
Must be available on weekends and holidays
Ability to ski, ride, walk, kneel, crawl, carry, reach, stand, stoop, squat, and lift equipment or students up to 35 lbs. while actively teaching and coaching
Ability to withstand a high-altitude environment at all times
Riding a chairlift is required for this role.

Previous customer service, teaching, coaching, or other related experience - preferred

Introduce guests to snow sports and A-Basin's culture
Accurately describe and demonstrate how to ski and snowboard while adapting to the specific skill level of any individual guest
Work with kids, adults, and families to nurture a love of the sport
Understand, adhere to, and educate guests on the Responsibility Code and Skier Safety Act
Communicate with others in an honest, accountable, transparent, and respectful manner
Make an ongoing effort to improve personal skiing and riding
Safely operate a "magic carpet" surface lift
Follow all department sustainability guidelines as expected
Perform other duties as assigned

Additions to the entry-level wage for inexperienced pros will consider prior experience teaching snow sports, outdoor education, and other teaching or guiding experience

Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave, and more for eligible employees*
Financial assistance and mental health resources through TELUS
Check out more of our perks and benefits here! (Scroll down to the "Caring for You" section)

Seasonal Arapahoe Basin is a small ski area 60 miles west of Denver that offers big-mountain challenges and life-changing experiences for our employees and guests alike.
Whether you're here for a season or a lifetime, A-Basin is a place where dedicated and hard-working employees have a chance to shine!
We are not your typical big-box resort, and that's what makes the vibe here so awesome - we know you by name.
The number-one reason our employees continue to work here is their incredible coworkers.
Apply now to be part of The Legend!
We are currently unable to provide employee housing for our ski instructors.
Instructors usually wear ski/snowboard equipment for the duration of their shift and are on their feet interacting with customers most of the day.

This listing is sourced directly from Arapahoe Basin's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.