2026/27 Winter Adaptive Snowsports Instructor

The Role

Access Mammoth (formerly Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra) is hiring for the 2026/27 winter season. Opportunities for continued employment into the summer are available.

Responsibilities

• Instruct adaptive lessons daily and facilitate outdoor recreation experiences
• Maintain adaptive equipment in good working order
• Maintain equipment and parts inventories
• Auxiliary in coordinating program logistics and supplies for lessons and multi-day camps
• Auxiliary in administrative tasks including volunteer and athlete outreach, daily lesson scheduling, program planning, and volunteer management, and office coverage
• Partner with and mentor volunteers if appropriate

Requirements

• Experience teaching skiing and/or snowboarding to the general public
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Self-starter and problem solver
• Strong communication skills with a variety of audiences
• A flexible, patient, and curious demeanor
• Comfortable teaching a variety of skill levels on alpine skis (mandatory) as well as beginning levels of snowboarding (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Experience driving a passenger truck
• Experienced in basic ski maintenance
• Ability to work in a physically demanding winter environment
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs in full winter ski gear

Qualifications

• A minimum of PSIA or AASI Level 1 certification(s) are highly preferred
• Basic first aid and CPR certification preferred
• PSIA/AASI Alpine/Adaptive/Snowboard Level 1 or higher preferred; pay is certification based and subject to PSIA/AASI status
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record preferred
• Experienced in basic ski maintenance preferred

Skills

• A commitment to Access Mammoth’s mission and values
• Highly motivated to work in an inclusive environment providing services for people with disabilities
• Strong communication skills with a variety of audiences
• A flexible, patient, and curious demeanor
• Comfortable teaching a variety of skill levels on alpine skis (mandatory) as well as beginning levels of snowboarding (preferred)

Benefits

• Ski pass to Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain
• Discount on food in cafeteria while working
• Equipment stipend
• Housing is available to full-time staff at reasonable rates
• 401(k) with competitive match available after full season
• Two paid holidays for full time instructors
• Training in techniques for coaching and supporting athletes with disabilities
• Opportunity to gain relevant instructor certifications
• End of season bonus for season employees who meet the schedule commitment

Pay

$20 to $35 /hour, depending on experience/certifications; must be current with PSIA/AASI to receive certification-based pay.

Schedule

Full/Part Time Winter Seasonal

Status

Seasonal Commitment: November 16, 2026 – April 26, 2027

Work Location

In person

Contact Information

To apply for this job email your details to cleonard@accessmammoth.org