Certified Snowboard Instructor - Seasonal FT/PT

Job Title: Certified Snowboard Instructor

Type of Position: Seasonal – Full-Time/Part-Time

Schedule: Weekends and holidays required.

Pay Rate: Teaching rates are between $21.00 - $38.00/hr. Actual rate varies depending

on experience, certifications, and level of schedule commitment.

Application Due Date: September 30, 2026

Employee housing may be available for Full Time Employees

Bringing the passion for snowsports and instructor experience to all of our clients so that they may enjoy our mountain playground in a safe & fun way

Summary

Provide high quality technique/tactics instruction to all ages of lesson customers, at all snowboarding levels. Provide instruction and guidance in the use of a variety of lifts and uphill conveyance devices safely and successfully. Every employee is responsible for providing a positive experience for our guests and employees, with safety and fun as our top priorities.

Essential Functions

• Teaching and conducting classes and private lessons with safety, fun and learning as the primary goals.
• Provide content introduction, guidance, feedback, practice time and wrap up as outlined in Loveland training materials.
• Assisting students with equipment and helping them learn to get off the snow if they fall.
• Demonstrating specific snowboarding maneuvers, including loading, and unloading lifts.
• Conducting instructor training as assigned.
• When teaching children, must adhere to children’s specific procedures as described in Loveland training material.
• Work in a variety of support roles such as, serving kids lunches, maintaining cleanliness of facilities, set up & teardown of teaching areas, fitting boots, skis or snowboards, snow removal, reservation/student check in processes; be willing to occasionally perform duties in other departments such as lift operations, for example.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able and willing to work with all ages of students, kids & adults.
• Must be able to verbally communicate, demonstrate and explain concepts clearly to people of all ages.
• Must be patient and nurturing to students.
• AASI Certification Level 1, 2 or 3 and expected to maintain skills to the current level of certification.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs and perform other physically demanding skills, like standing for extended periods of time in extreme weather conditions and high elevations.
• Must be able to snowboard at a technical level adequate to perform assigned job duties. Advanced snowboarding skills are required.
• Must have basic computer skills to monitor job assignments and communications from Loveland.

What’s in it for You?

• Free Loveland Employee Season Pass
• Immediate Family dependent passes or complimentary/discount lift tickets for family and friends.
• Free or discounted skiing & riding at over 30 other ski areas (restrictions may apply).
• This position is eligible for benefits including Voluntary Accident Injury Insurance, Voluntary Hospital Care Insurance, and Critical Illness Plans. (Must work a minimum of two days per week)
• Accrued sick leave.
• This position provides free ongoing training clinics and professional development in the ski industry.
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Why Loveland?

The Loveland experience is like no other. We have stayed true to the sport, our guests, and our employees. Our experience is simple and straight forward. Our goal is for everyone to feel at home and to become a member of the Loveland family. Start your day at 10,800 feet, where an average of 400 inches of snow falls annually on 1800 skiable acres – all only 53 miles from Denver! Come join our family, share your passion for safety and the outdoors, and be a part of something special!