Top 19 Ski instructor Jobs in Vail Co

Ski & Ride School Instructor - Full Time
Arapahoe Basin —Dillon, CO
- $20.50 - $35.25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- Passenger ride along program
Instructor Assistant, Ski & Ride School
Arapahoe Basin —Dillon, CO
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Ski & Ride School Instructor - Part Time
Arapahoe Basin —Dillon, CO
- $20.00 - $35.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- Passenger ride along program
Certified Ski Instructor
Keystone Resort —Keystone, CO
- $21.00 - $64.34 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
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Certified Ski Instructor
Beaver Creek Ski Resort —Beaver Creek, CO
- $21.00 - $64.34 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
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Non-Certified Ski Instructor
Breckenridge Ski Resort —Breckenridge, CO
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- English
- 16+ years old
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
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Non-Certified Ski Instructor
Beaver Creek Ski Resort —Beaver Creek, CO
- From $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- English
- Experience working with children
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
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Winter 26/27: Certified Adult Ski School Instructor - Full Time
POWDR —Copper Mountain, CO
- $21 - $27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- English
- Employee discount
Winter 26/27: Entry Level Adult Ski School Instructor - Full Time
POWDR —Copper Mountain, CO
- $20.00 - $22.80 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- English
- Employee discount
Ski Instructor-FT/PT 26-27
Ski Cooper —Leadville, CO
- $18.25 - $27.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Ski & Snowboard Instructor
BRECKENRIDGE OUTDOOR EDUCATION —Breckenridge, CO
- From $135 a day
- Part-time
- School experience
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Employee assistance program
Winter 26/27: Entry Level Youth Ski School Instructor - Full Time
POWDR —Copper Mountain, CO
- $20.00 - $22.80 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- English
- Employee discount
Certified Ski Instructor
Breckenridge Ski Resort —Breckenridge, CO
- $21.00 - $64.34 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Mid-level
- 16+ years old
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Winter 26/27: Certified Youth Ski School Instructor - Full Time
POWDR —Copper Mountain, CO
- $21 - $27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- English
- Employee discount
Certified Ski Instructor
Vail Mountain —Vail, CO
- $21.00 - $64.34 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
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Snowboard Instructor FT/PT 26-27
Ski Cooper —Leadville, CO
- $18.25 - $25.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Ski & Snowboard Trainer
Beaver Creek Ski Resort —Beaver Creek, CO
- $25 - $55 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- English
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
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Ski & Ride School Instructor - Full Time
Arapahoe Basin —Dillon, CO
Additions to the entry-level wage for inexperienced pros will consider prior experience teaching snow sports, outdoor education, and other teaching or guiding…
$20.50 - $35.25 an hour
Instructor Assistant, Ski & Ride School
Arapahoe Basin —Dillon, CO
Provide “little extras” to guests such as giving directions or a helping hand. Recognize that service is our product and helping guests have a great experience…
$20 - $22 an hour

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Ski & Ride School Instructor - Full Time

Arapahoe Basin -
Dillon, CO

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Job Details

Seasonal | Full-time
$20.50 - $35.25 an hour

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Passenger ride along program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Customer communication
Outdoor work experience
In-person customer service
Skiing

Full Job Description

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!

Perks & Benefits:

Free season pass to Arapahoe Basin and all Alterra Resorts
Discounted friends & family tickets
Discounted Ikon Pass for all eligible employees*
Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave, and more for eligible employees*
401(k) plan with generous company match
Ski Area discounts for Rentals, Retail, Silverthorne Rec. Center, and our food and beverage outlets
Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more
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)

POSITION SUMMARY:

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. While doing so, you aspire to nurture a love of snow sports and create a day worth repeating. We teach group lessons, private lessons, and an 8-week program.

This position has an estimated start date of December 5, 2026. We are currently unable to provide employee housing for our ski instructors.

If you are passionate about skiing and snowboarding and want to share that passion with others in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, A-Basin is the place for you!

WAGE:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Arapahoe Basin’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, and responsibilities. The range listed is just one component of Arapahoe Basin’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Ski and Ride instructors are eligible for a staging program that relates to applicable pay based on experience. See below for specific details.

Hourly pay range: $20.50 - $35.25/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Introduce guests to snow sports and A-Basin’s culture
Create a safe and fun learning atmosphere while providing excellent customer service to create a day worth repeating for A-Basin’s guests
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
Take ownership of and maintain a specific work schedule
Make an ongoing effort to improve personal skiing and riding
Safely operate a "magic carpet" surface lift
Follow all department sustainability guidelines as expected

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous customer service, teaching, coaching, or other related experience - preferred
Comfortable skiing and riding at an intermediate level
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask and work independently without supervision
Must be minimum of 17 years old
Must be available on weekends and holidays
Must provide own ski or snowboard equipment and other necessary gear to work outside in a high-alpine, snowy, and cold environment
This position requires successful completion of a background check

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

PSIA or AASI certification (or international equivalent)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position will spend most of the time outside in a high-altitude, high-alpine, and snowy environment. Instructors usually wear ski/snowboard equipment for the duration of their shift and are on their feet interacting with customers most of the day. Riding a chairlift is required for this role.

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Ski and Ride School Instructor Staging Program:

Instructors at A-Basin are eligible for a staging program that starts when hired and continues into employment.

Compensation: an entry wage of $20.50/hour, increased based on current PSIA-AASI certifications

o PSIA-AASI Level 1 $21.00/hour

o PSIA-AASI Level 2 and Children’s Specialist 1 $22.00/hour

o PSIA-AASI Level 2 and Children’s Specialist 2 $22.75/hour

o PSIA-AASI Level 3 $23.50/hour

Additions to the entry-level wage for inexperienced pros will consider prior experience teaching snow sports, outdoor education, and other teaching or guiding experience
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.
Further staging guidelines are available upon request and will be provided upon starting work.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Arapahoe Basin and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Arapahoe Basin positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Arapahoe Basin is an equal opportunity employer and maintains drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Arapahoe Basin adheres to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.

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