Cooper Spur - Alpine Instructor

Position Overview

Join the team that brings the joy of skiing and snowboarding to life. As an Instructor at Cooper Spur Mountain Resort you'll help guests of all ages discover confidence, fun, and belonging on the snow. Whether you're guiding a first-time skier, encouraging a returning rider, or helping a family create lifelong memories, your role shapes the experience guests take home from Cooper Spur

Instructors spend more one-on-one time with guests than any other team member, making this position essential to our mission of growing snowsports in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. You'll teach group and private lessons, foster a culture of safety, and create an atmosphere where learning feels exciting and accessible.

This role is perfect for strong skiers and riders who are passionate about sharing their love of the mountain, eager to develop their teaching skills, and excited to be part of a collaborative and uplifting team. With training, coaching, and plenty of on-snow time, you'll grow both personally and professionally while helping others fall in love with winter.

If you're enthusiastic, guest-focused, and ready to make a positive impact on every turn-this is your chance to join a crew that celebrates adventure, connection, and the magic of the mountain.

This is a part-time, seasonal position

Qualifications & Experience

18 years of age or olderSuccessful completion of prerequisite on-line PSIA-AASI E-Learning CoursesMinimum ability to ski and/or snowboard safely, linking round turns on intermediate (blue) groomed terrain at Cooper Spur and Mt. Hood MeadowsPassion for teaching and the mountain environmentStrong communication and guest services skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to work outdoors in all conditions while maintaining a positive attitudeMust have sufficient sight, speech and hearing abilities to learn skills, follow and provide directions and instruction to guestsBasic web-based Internet browser navigation skillsAbility to read and reply to email communications in a professional and timely mannerMust provide own equipment (e.g. skis, snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, ski poles, gloves, goggles, thermal layers, etc.)Ability to work 5 days a week during Christmas break(Dec 20-Jan 4) excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas day, and all weekends from Jan 10-Mar 15 including MLK and Presidents Day MondaysThose 18 years of age or older must submit to a background check to work with minorsUpon successful completion of Mt. Hood Meadows Learning Center training and observed demonstration of ability during a lesson, current Junior Instructors who are at least 16 years of age may be eligible for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience instructing skiing and/or snowboarding for an organized ski and snowboard schoolCurrent PSIA-AASI Level I or higher certification, or foreign equivalentPrior experience in a fast paced, guest-facing positionPrior experience working with children in an educational or athletic setting

Compensation:

Starting Wage: $20.00 - $23.95 hourly

Perks:

Local Housing Resources. Subject to EligibilitySki/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependentsDon't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family memberFree Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental GearBuddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC EligibleSpecial invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailersEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & SandySummer Seasonal Job Connections with Local BusinessesAccess to Team Wellness ProgramsTeam Appreciation Events/DinnersClick here to learn more about our team member perks

Videos:

Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel