Snowboard Instructor

Overview

The Snowboard Instructor delivers engaging, safe, and effective snowboard instruction to guests of varying ages and ability levels. Reporting to a Base Area Supervisor, this role creates exceptional guest experiences by fostering confidence, skill development, and a lifelong passion for snow sports. Success is measured through guest satisfaction, teaching excellence, professionalism, and teamwork. The position is located at the Summit at Snoqualmie, Seattle’s home mountain, an hour from Seattle, with year‑round activities including mountain biking and scenic lift rides.

Responsibilities

• Long Term Thinking: Build guest confidence and enthusiasm for snowboarding; participate in training, clinics, and certifications.
• Excellence in Execution: Deliver lessons aligned with PSIA/AASI standards; assess guest abilities and objectives.
• Attitude is Everything: Communicate effectively with guests and coworkers; maintain professionalism under changing mountain conditions.
• Develop Great People: Support peer learning and share best practices; pursue coaching and development opportunities.
• Serve First: Deliver exceptional guest experiences; adapt instruction to varying ages and abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 16
• Strong guest service and communication skills
• Teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Background screening required
• Preferred: AASI certification
• Preferred: Prior snowboard instruction experience
• Preferred: Additional language skills

Pay

Wage range: $21.75 – $27.75 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Non‑benefited role
• All individuals may contribute to the 401(k); discretionary match after 1,000 hours worked in a calendar year (2‑year vesting cliff)
• Sick time accrues at 1 hour per 40 hours worked, up to a maximum of 64 hours per year