Instructor - Part-time - PSIA-AASI Certified - Snowboarding

Find your line at Mt. Hood Meadows, where we turn passion into purpose by delivering unforgettable experiences in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most stunning mountain settings. We believe in creating moments that matter — for our guests, for each other, and for the community.  Apply today and join a team that fully embodies the mountain lifestyle.

Position Overview

Turn your passion for snowboarding into an opportunity to help others discover the mountain. As a Certified Instructor at Mt. Hood Meadows, you’ll teach guests of all ages and abilities while creating safe, fun, and welcoming experiences on the snow. You’ll play an important role in introducing new guests to snowsports and helping returning guests build confidence and skills.

You’ll teach both group and private lessons, work with students as young as three, and collaborate with the Meadows Learning Center team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Every day brings new students, conditions, and challenges, making this a dynamic role for instructors who love to teach, connect with people, and spend their days on the mountain.

If you’re a certified instructor who is passionate about teaching and creating positive experiences on the snow, bring your skills, energy, and love of the mountain to the Meadows Learning Center.

This is a part-time, seasonal position

Qualifications & Experience

• 16 years of age or older 
• Current PSIA-AASI Level I or higher certification, or foreign equivalent 
• Prior experience instructing skiing and/or snowboarding for an organized ski and snowboard school 
• Ability to ski and/or snowboard safely, linking round turns on intermediate (blue) groomed terrain at Mt. Hood Meadows 
• Passion for teaching people and the mountain environment 
• Strong communication and guest services skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions while maintaining a positive attitude 
• Must have sufficient sight, speech and hearing abilities to learn skills, follow and provide directions and instruction to guests 
• Basic web-based Internet browser navigation skills 
• Ability to read and reply to email communications in a professional and timely manner 
• Must provide own equipment (e.g. skis, snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, ski poles, gloves, goggles, thermal layers, etc.) 
• Ability to work a minimum of 18 teaching days per season including weekends and school holidays between late-December and mid-April 
• Submit to a background check to work with minors 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience 

• Prior experience instructing skiing and/or snowboarding for an organized ski and snowboard school  
• Prior experience in a fast paced, guest-facing position 
• Prior experience working with children in an educational or athletic setting 

Compensation:

• Starting Wage: $20.00 - $28.85 per hour

Perks:

• Year-Round Housing Rentals Available. Subject to Availability
• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
• Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
• Access to Team Wellness Programs
• Team Appreciation Events/Dinners 
• Click here to learn more about our team member perks

Videos:

• Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel

MHM is dedicated to fostering a consistent and enduring effort to create a welcoming and respectful environment for our team, guests, and community. Our hiring and recruitment efforts are designed to be equitable and accessible, and we actively seek ways to broaden participation in Snowsports for groups who have historically faced barriers. 

If you need assistance with the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected] — we're happy to help.