Inexperienced Ski Instructor - WINTER

Inexperienced Ski Instructor - WINTER 26-27

• Part-time
• Job Location:
  
  Multiple Locations
• Budgeted Pay Rate: $20.00
• Job category:
  Ski and Snowboard School
• Season:
  Winter 2026-27
• Job Classification:
  Part-Time Seasonal

With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk—creating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets.

Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts and more than 410 trails. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit  or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

The Inexperienced Ski Instructor will teach skiing to individuals or groups of at the beginning ability levels, including children. The Inexperienced Ski Instructor will utilize a variety of skiing and teaching techniques to meet the guests’ wants and needs while maintaining a safe and fun learning environment. This position reports to the Ski & Snowboard School Supervisor or Manager.

Job Posting Deadline: Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis.

• Teach a variety of lessons, including group and private lessons, to guests of all ages and abilities
• Utilize a variety of skiing and teaching techniques to adapt lessons to the changing needs of the learner
• Provide exceptional guest service while always managing physical and emotional risk
• Work together with teams of instructors to organize and group guests according to individual goals and abilities
• Utilize Pro Card, the Ski & Snowboard School’s internal scheduling platform, to maintain an accurate work schedule
• Demonstrate expertise with poise in the interest of sharing your passion for recreation in the mountains and representing the company with the utmost professionalism
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Documented working experience with children is preferred

• Knowledge of current skiing and teaching technique
• Basic knowledge of motor skill learning and child development
• Ability to demonstrate precise skiing maneuvers to students throughout the duration of a lesson
• Ability to ski for the duration of multiple lesson products (multiple hours daily), on varied terrain and in varying weather conditions that are typical of the mountain environment.
• Ability to assess dynamic slope conditions and make timely, safety-oriented decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of oneself, students, and others
• Ability to evaluate and adjust to changing weather, terrain, and instructional challenges by making swift, informed decisions that prioritize safety and effective outcomes
• Demonstrate self and social awareness, and develop relationships built on trust with all guests and fellow employees
• Ability to demonstrate all aspects of current level of certification to published certification standards

• Ability toreach, crouch, kneel,stand, bendorbe on your feetfor extended periods of time
• Regularly work in wet, cold, hot conditions requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the element sand may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able tofrequentlylift, push or pullup to75 lbs. individually or with assistance

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• Employee Ski Pass
• Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a…