Instructor - Junior - Ages 14-17 - Part Time - Snowboard 26.27

Position Overview

At Mt. Hood Meadows, being a Junior Snowboard Instructor is about sharing your love of the mountain and helping young guests discover the fun of skiing and snowboarding. You'll be part of the Meadows Learning Center team, helping create a safe, welcoming, and positive experience for children while developing your own skills as a skier or rider and future instructor.

Junior Instructors work alongside experienced instructors to support youth lessons both indoors and on the mountain. From helping with lessons and lesson check-in to assisting with equipment, lunch, and end-of-day activities, you'll play an important role in making each child's day at the mountain fun, organized, and memorable.

If you're 14-17, love being on the mountain, enjoy working with kids, and want to build your skills while gaining valuable work experience, this is a great opportunity to become part of the Meadows Learning Center team and start your journey in snowsports instruction.

Please note: Junior Instructor positions are highly competitive, with a limited number of openings available each season.

This is a part-time, seasonal position

Qualifications & Experience

14 to 17 years of ageSuccessful 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 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 a minimum of 18 teaching days per season including weekends and school holidays between late-December and mid-AprilThose 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 Instructor - Non-Certified position

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Prior experience in a fast paced, guest-facing positionPrior experience working with children in an educational or athletic setting

Compensation:

Starting Wage: $17.25 hourly

Perks:

Year-Round Housing Rentals. Subject to AvailabilitySki/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!)Special 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