Full-Time Seasonal Adaptive Ski/Ride Instructor
About the role
Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP) is actively hiring passionate and skilled adaptive ski/ride instructors to join our dedicated community of professionals to provide adaptive ski and snowboard experiences to a diverse demographic in the snowsports industry. Located on Telluride Ski Resort, Telluride Adaptive Sports is celebrating its 30th-year as a fully certified PSIA/AASI 501(c)(3) non-profit adaptive snowsports school. Come teach and slide on North America's premier ski area, rated #1 for many years running.
Preferred Qualifications
- Must ski. Candidates who only snowboard should inquire with Ski and Ride Director before applying
- Currently holding a minimum level 1 certification in alpine or snowboard instruction and Adaptive specific discipline(s) with PSIA/AASI or similar
- Ability to commit to a full season (End of November start to Closing Day in early April)
- Ability to commit to a set, full time (30+ hours) work schedule
Benefits
- Season pass to Telluride Ski Resort
- Intensive 2-week staff training at the beginning of the season
- Equipment stipend
- Mental Health Benefit
- Colorado Paid Sick Leave and applicable Paid Time Off
- Slopeside locker and storage
- Financial support in pursuing (further) PSIA/AASI education and certification(s)
- Ongoing training through the season in snowsports and adaptive equipment
- Competitive pay based on experience ($22-$28/hr). Base pay starts at $22/hour with opportunities for increase with certification level(s), documented teaching experience, etc.
- Ski in/ski out accessible employee housing potential for the duration of Winter 26/27 employment
Pay
Compensation: DOE $22-$28 per hour. Base pay starts at $22/hour with opportunities for increase with certification level(s), documented teaching experience, etc.
Schedule
Full Time, Seasonal. End of November start to Closing Day in early April. Ability to commit to a set, full time (30+ hours) work schedule.
Application deadline August 31, 2026. Please email a letter of interest and professional resume to Tim McGough at programs@tellurideadaptivesports.org.