PSIA Certified Ski Instructor Job Sandy area,Utah USA,Education / Teaching

Ski Powder. Change Lives.

Join the Alf Engen Ski School-one of the premier ski schools in North America.

Alta's authentic feel and the pairing of many a skier's dream destination with an expert local's ski area create a rewarding and inspiring place to teach and play.

We deliver high-quality lesson experiences, provide excellent value and cultivate long-term relationships with our guests and staff. Alta's pure mountain experience and amazing snow quality inspire a friendly and welcoming environment on a hardcore skier's mountain.
What is it like to teach skiing at Alta?

We strive to make it fun! The Alf Engen Ski School teaching philosophy is FUN. CONTROL. FREEDOM... Our approach is light-hearted with a focus on developing skills to improve control and the freedom to explore a bit more of the mountain, no matter the skier's skill level.
Take advantage of world-class training and certification preparation with a three-term PSIA Alpine Team Member and PSIA Intermountain Examiner Staff. Required training is compensated at an hourly rate and ongoing professional development and certification training are complimentary.
PSIA Certification and Accreditation is supported with fee reimbursement.
Teach the breadth of private lessons, class lessons and multi-week programs to adults, children and families.
Opportunity to develop the skills to teach all levels, including advanced-expert skiers. Alta Ski Area attracts locals and vacationers who are dedicated skiers. 70% of Ata's adult and family private lessons are with Level 7-9 skiers in powder, moguls and steeper off-trail terrain. Instructor candidate capacity to evolve into teaching off-trail skiing will be heavily weighted in hiring decisions for the 2026-27 ski season.
Join our community of instructors and ski school support staff numbering 150 dedicated professionals. Ski school employee turnover is under 10% per year. We get to know you and you get to know us.
Enjoy an authentic skiers-only mountain uncluttered by second-party advertising and other distractions from the joy of alpine skiing.
Be comfortable in a spacious ski school locker room with direct access to your peers, supervisors and the ski school director.
Plan on one of the most dependable ski seasons in North America. Alta is often awarded "best snow" in ski magazine resort rankings.
Feel confident in Alta's long-term consistency in ski area ownership, management and mission in skiing since 1938. Alta is a predictable and stable place to work and focus on the quality of your ski lessons.

Instructor Candidates

Must be authorized to work in the United States
Alta Ski Area does not hire employees through H2B Visa or J1 Visa
Must have prior professional ski teaching experience
- No ski teaching experience? Please apply for the Ski Instructor Apprentice position when the application window opens late summer.
PSIA Level 1, 2 or 3 Certification is required to be a Ski School Instructor
Commitment from December 1st to mid-April-holidays are required
Full-time positions available: 90-135 teaching days
- Part-Time Plus positions may be available: 45-80 teaching days
- Part-time positions less than 45 days are not available
Background screening required
Alta Ski Area has limited employee housing available for instructors new to Alta.

A full list of benefits for all Alta employees is listed on the Benefits & FAQ's page.