Snowboard Instructor (Experienced)

About the role

Brighton Resort is seeking passionate, experienced snowboard instructors dedicated to teaching and creating exceptional guest experiences. You'll share your expertise through private lessons, group programs, and multi-week lesson series for snowboarders of all ages and abilities. Our supportive culture values instructor development, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality, personalized experiences to help students achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Mandatory paid training for experienced instructors: Nov 21 and 22 (snow conditions permitting). If conditions are poor, training will be rescheduled to Nov 21 (indoor), Dec 5, and 6.
• Ensure the safety and learning of students in lessons.
• Teach students of all ages and abilities.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, resort staff, and guests.
• Engage in continuing education, including teaching tactics, sliding skills, and people skills.
• Perform 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 only. On weekends, holidays, or powder mornings, you may need to be in the mouth of the canyon by 7:00 AM to arrive on time.
• 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. In March, full-time instructors must work 5 days/week to accommodate spring break guests.
• Part-time instructors must work at least 1 day per week consistently on a Saturday or Sunday and teach one afterschool program (4:30–6:30 PM) once a week for 8 weeks starting in January.
• Wear the Brighton uniform, black pants, a nametag, and a helmet while working.
• Use a personal phone for communication, scheduling, guest contact, and approving daily timesheets.
• Complete digital report cards for each student.

Requirements

• 18+ years old.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Experience working with students of various ages, skills, and group sizes.
• Intermediate+ snowboarding skills (PSIA or AASI certification a plus but not required).
• A growth mindset—openness to learning and feedback.
• Must submit a resume during the application process.

This is a commission-based position with an hourly wage plus a "student incentive" per student. Work is not guaranteed daily due to business demands, and instructors typically work 4.5 to 6 hours per day when scheduled.

Benefits

• FREE All Access Brighton Ski 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 Boyne Resorts.
• Discounted membership at Momentum Indoor Climbing gym.
• Access to retail discounts via Expert Voice, Liberty Mountain, and Outdoor Prolink.

Schedule

• Typical schedule: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM, 1–5 days per week, with potential evening classes.
• Position starts mid-November and runs for the full operating season.
• Seasonal full-time or part-time roles available.