Certified SnowSports Instructor Winter 2026/2027
Job Description
The purpose of the Yellowstone Club SnowSports Instructor is to provide ski instruction to members ages 2 to 99+ years old. Essential Duties And Functions include:
- Explain and demonstrate technical ski concepts in a safe, fun, and professional manner using a variety of interactive teaching methods based off age, learning style, and ability of the student within the guidelines of Yellowstone Club Snowsports School and PSIA.
- Teach a wide variety of lessons from first-time skier's to advanced students and everything in between.
- Set lesson plans based on Members and/or guests needs.
- Summarize with students at the end of the lesson, to include reviewing skills worked on and progress made.
- Uphold the highest levels of guest safety on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions.
- Ensure that students are matched to appropriate skier/snowboarding skill level and working with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary.
- Help with completion of other mountain tasks, including but not limited to set up and tear down of on mountain props. Building and installing interactive on mountain content.
- Actively participate in our Yellowstone Club Training program to meet our required training and PSIA event participation requirements.
- Maintain Current and active membership in PSIA.
- Read and understand all safety and operating policies and procedures. Ask a supervisor/manager for clarification on any policy or procedure if needed.
- Absolutely assist in cleaning of locker room and other shared areas.
Pay
This role typically pays between $23.00-$45.00 per hour. Actual pay will be dependent on experience and certification. Automatic gratuity from $54.00 to $187.00 depending on product being taught is included on each lesson provided to Membership. Teaching wage, and training/base wages for qualified roles.
Hiring Requirements
Current PSIA Member with minimum of PSIA Level 1, Children’s Specialist 12 Seasons instructing experience. Must be available to work winter break in December, Presidents Weekend, and Spring Break. Strong Intermediate to Advanced Skier High School Diploma or equivalent Physical Requirements: Must be able to kneel, stand, lift, bend, and ski for extended periods of time. Must be able to withstand variable outdoor conditions including but not limited to snow, ice, rain, warm and cold temperatures. Must be able to lift 25-50lbs.
Benefits
- Free transportation to and from Bozeman
- Complimentary shift meals
- Two employee ski days at the Yellowstone Club each month
- Discounted Ski Pass to either Big Sky Resort or Bridger Bowl
- 401k eligibility and bi-weekly match
- Access to onsite fitness center 24/7
- Discounted Employee Housing in Big Sky or Gallatin Gateway
- Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart
- For more information about the Club, visit www.yellowstoneclub.com
- To apply, please visit www.yellowstoneclub.com and click on "YC Careers" at the bottom of the homepage.