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 older
Successful completion of prerequisite on-line PSIA-AASI E-Learning Courses
Minimum ability to ski and/or snowboard safely, linking round turns on intermediate (blue) groomed terrain at Cooper Spur and Mt. Hood Meadows
Passion for teaching and the mountain environment
Strong communication and guest services skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work outdoors in all conditions while maintaining a positive attitude
Must have sufficient sight, speech and hearing abilities to learn skills, follow and provide directions and instruction to guests
Basic web-based Internet browser navigation skills
Ability to read and reply to email communications in a professional and timely manner
Must 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 Mondays
Those 18 years of age or older must submit to a background check to work with minors
Upon 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 school
Current PSIA-AASI Level I or higher certification, or foreign equivalent
Prior experience in a fast paced, guest-facing position
Prior experience working with children in an educational or athletic setting


Compensation:

Starting Wage: $20.00 - $23.95 hourly


Perks:

Local Housing Resources. Subject to Eligibility
Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
Buddy 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 Eligible
Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
Access to Team Wellness Programs
Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
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Videos:

Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel