Mountain Sports Instructor

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Starting wage $18.75 (non-certified), adjusted based on experience
  • PSIA/AASI Certified: Starting wage: $19.75 - $23.75 depending on level of certification, adjusted based on experience
• Benefits: Seasonal position eligible for a season pass for employee/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available

Commitment Levels:

• Full-time:
  • Minimum 90 days throughout the season. Available 5 days a week starting between 11/27/25 – 12/6/25 and ending between 4/5/26 - 4/12/26. 5-6 day work schedule. Two paid training days required for rehires, four for new hires (in addition to 90-day commitment).
• Part-time:
  • Minimum of 24 days worked per season. Includes: 4 mandatory workdays, 16 peak days minimum, and mix of peak/standard days. Two paid training days for rehires, four for new hires (in addition to 24-day commitment).

Job Summary:

Share your passion for skiing/riding and the mountain environment with others. The Killington Mountain Sports and Pico Snow Sports Schools have positions open at all levels. We are looking for instructors to join our team! We have full-time and part-time instructor candidates with or without previous experience. Join us as we inspire the next generation of snow sports enthusiasts.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Work together with Mountains Sports supervisors and team leads to organize classes and students according to individual student goals and abilities
• Teach and demonstrate skiing/riding to classes of all abilities in a safe environment using a variety of teaching and ski/ride techniques
• Demonstrate specific skiing/riding maneuvers, including loading and unloading lifts
• Provide exceptional guest service while maintaining safety as a priority at all times
• Work collaboratively with fellow staff and independently with groups or individual students
• Work in a variety of support roles and be willing to perform duties occasionally in other departments, such as rentals or lifts, as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned
• Killington/Pico Snow Sports School is committed to the highest level of instructor and professional growth. Season-long training is provided in the following areas:
  • In-house clinics for professional and personal development
  • PSIA & AASI certification prep clinics
  • Cross-discipline training