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JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

Monarch Mountain
Salida, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026 CLOSED ON 10/25/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR position at Monarch Mountain?

JOB SUMMARY:
The Ski & Ride School Department is a fun and exciting way to join the on-mountain ski industry and the Monarch family. This department is an upbeat, active, outdoor department that provides opportunities to earn and play in the mountains. Enjoy the on-mountain working environment then the perks of your complimentary Monarch Mountain Season Pass. Junior Instructors should have a positive attitude, enjoy being outdoors, and enjoy sharing their knowledge and passion for skiing or snowboarding with our guests. Junior Instructors are responsible for assisting instructors in coaching guests in skiing and/or snowboarding, assist in snow removal and hill preparation, and develop their skiing/boarding experience throughout the season. The Junior Instructor position is a position for 14-15 year old's beginning their instructor career!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The Junior Instructor responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Assist instructors in coaching guests in the tactics of skiing or snowboarding, providing them with a positive and quality experience that exceeds their expectations and within the realm of the PSIA/AASI teaching methodologies.
  • Work as a team with other members of all Monarch departments to provide exceptional service.
  • Develop skiing/boarding and teaching skills throughout the season.
  • Assist in snow removal and maintaining all entrances to the Lesson and Rental Center, Children’s Center, Ski Equipment Storage, and Employee Locker Room.
  • Assist in hill preparation including, but not limited to, setting panels, signage, mazes, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned. This job summary is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
  • Must have a positive attitude, and the ability to speak clearly and pleasantly.
  • Aware of surroundings and the ability to identify and respond to situational needs.
  • Must be able to take direction and follow procedures.
  • Professional appearance.
  • Must be able to work as an individual and as a team.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Is flexible with hours and days of work. Can work any hours during the business day including mornings, evenings or split shifts, and any days of the week (including weekends and holidays)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum Age: 14
  • Legal citizen of the United States or possess other proper work permit authentication.
  • Background check required.
  • Ski/ride at an intermediate level
  • Ability to push, lift, and move up to 35 lbs.
  • Requires working at high elevation (up to 12,000’), with extended exposure to adverse weather conditions, such as severe cold, heavy snowfall, rain, strong winds and intense sun.

JOB TYPE: Winter Seasonal

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
  • Compensation: Begins at $16 per hour, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience/length of service. (Junior Instructor positions are an exception to our $18/hour rate)
  • Benefits: Monarch Season Pass and many more! (Reference the employee handbook and department manual for explanation of additional benefits)

JOB POSTING DEADLINE: October 31, 2026. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after that date until all positions are filled.
This Job Description is not an employment contract. This position is “at-will,” which means that Monarch may terminate an employee who holds this position at any time, with or without “cause,” and with or without notice. Similarly, an employee who holds this position is free to resign at any time. Monarch requests a courtesy two-week advanced notice of intent to resign. Individuals with disabilities that seek reasonable accommodation(s) to allow them to perform the essential functions of this position should contact the Human Resource Manager to initiate an interactive process to determine whether an accommodation is appropriate and reasonable given all circumstances presented.

Salary : $16 - $18

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