Ski School Instructor I

Job Title: Ski/Snowboard Instructor
Location: Sandia Peak Ski Area, 11 Sandia Crest Rd., Sandia Park, NM. 87047
Job Type: Seasonal 

Department: Snowsports School
Start Date: TBD

Join Our Mountain Team!

Sandia Peak Ski Area is looking for passionate and energetic Ski and Snowboard Instructors to join our Snowsports School for the 2025-26 winter season! Whether you're a seasoned pro or looking to begin your instructing career, we offer a supportive and fun environment with access to incredible terrain, a great team, and amazing guests.

If you love the mountains, thrive in the snow, and enjoy sharing your passion for skiing or snowboarding, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Teach skiing or snowboarding to guests of all ages and ability levels, from first-timers to advanced riders
   
• Create a fun, safe, and encouraging environment on the slopes
   
• Tailor lessons to meet individual guest needs and goals
   
• Deliver excellent customer service and promote a positive guest experience
   
• Maintain awareness of mountain safety and resort policies
   
• Assist in Snowsports School events, clinics, and programs as needed
   
• Represent Sandia Peak Ski Area in a professional and enthusiastic manner at all times
   

Qualifications:

• Instructors will be expected to dress in the Snowsports uniform while instructing. This includes: black winter weather pants, layers appropriate for weather, helmet, gloves, glasses/goggles, no visible graphics from ski areas other than Sandia Peak Ski Area. A jacket shell will be provided.

• This job is outdoors in a high altitude environment. Bring a container of water, or other, to hydrate throughout the day, and food for nutrition throughout the day.  You will be expected to clean up after yourself on a daily basis.  It is recommended to bring and apply sunscreen.

• You will be expected to be fully dressed, with boots on, etc., equipment ready at the start of your day. 

• There is a 2 week probation period before receiving your employee season pass. In Sandia Snowsports the two week probation period starts when you teach your first class. A pass will be issued after successfully teaching four classes during your two week prohibition period.

• It is strongly desired that you are able to commit to at least two days per week of instructing.

• If you do not have a current PSIA/AASA Certification (or equivalent), nor are you a returning instructor from last year, you will be required to take a Snowsports clinic for a Never Ever Certification prior to working. This clinic will provide you with all the tools to successfully instruct a class and share your passion for the sport. The cost of the clinic is $100, paid in advance. After successfully getting through your probation period and instructing four classes, this clinic cost will be returned to you.

• A failure to show up, on-time, on a scheduled instruction day could result in loss of pass privileges.

Salary : $13 - $50