Ski Instructor (Inexperienced)

About the role

Brighton Resort is looking for fun, energetic, and enthusiastic ski and snowboard instructors who are eager to share their passion for snow sports with others. We provide training, support, and mentorship to help new instructors succeed. You’ll teach students of all ages and abilities in group, private, and multi-week programs, helping families create lifelong memories while enjoying Utah’s legendary "Greatest Snow on Earth®."

Responsibilities

• Mandatory paid training for inexperienced instructors: Nov 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22 (snow conditions permitting). If snow conditions are not ideal, training will be rescheduled for Nov 21, 22, 30, Dec 1, and 2.
• Ensure the safety and learning of students in lessons.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, resort staff, and guests.
• Teach students of all ages and skill levels.
• Engage in continuing education, including teaching tactics, sliding skills, and people skills.
• Perform other duties related to the daily operation of the Snowsports School.
• Work outdoors in a winter mountain environment in a physically strenuous and mentally demanding role for the full operating season.
• Arrive by 8:45 AM unless teaching an afternoon or evening shift (some weekends, holidays, or powder mornings may require arriving as early as 7:00 AM to account for traffic).
• Complete additional training before teaching solo.
• Work every Saturday and/or Sunday during multi-week programs for consistency.
• Full-time instructors (4-5 days/week) must teach at least 2 afterschool programs per week from January through March and work 5 days/week in March for spring break.
• Part-time instructors must work at least 1 day per week (Saturday or Sunday) and teach one afterschool program (4:30–6:30 PM) once a week for 8 weeks starting in January.
• Wear a Brighton uniform, black pants, nametag, and helmet while working.
• Use a personal phone for communication, scheduling, guest contact, and timesheet approval.
• Complete digital report cards for each student.

Requirements

• 18+ years old.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Able to demonstrate beginner riding skills and ski/snowboard at an intermediate level.
• Willingness to work with students of varying ages, skills, and group sizes.
• Intermediate+ skiing or snowboarding skills and a growth mindset (openness to learning and feedback).
• Must submit a resume during the application process.

Pay

Instructors are paid an hourly wage plus a “student incentive” per student. Work is commission-based and not guaranteed daily due to business demands. Typical shifts range from 4.5 to 6 hours per day.

Schedule

• Typical schedule: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM, 1–5 days per week (potential evening classes depending on schedule).
• Position starts mid-November and runs for the full operating season.

Benefits

• FREE All Access Brighton Season Pass.
• FREE UTA ski bus access.
• Discounted Brighton lift tickets for friends and family.
• Access to discounted lift tickets at multiple ski areas.
• Employee discounts at all Brighton outlets and all Boyne Resorts.
• Discounted membership at Momentum Indoor Climbing gym.
• Access to retail discounts via ExpertVoice, Liberty Mountain, and Outdoor Prolink.