Winter Staff Instructor

 Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (DSES) seeks qualified full and part-time Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Instructors for the 2023/24 winter season! Adaptive Instructors coach guests on a daily basis as well as assist in instructor training and other areas of our organization. Both full and part-time positions start November 1, 2023 and last through April 2024. Working as an Adaptive Instructor is fun, challenging and incredibly rewarding all at once. If you want to make a difference in people’s lives, please read on! 

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching skiing and/or snowboarding to the general public as well as experience working with individuals with disabilities. The majority of hours will be spent on alpine ski equipment. PSIA or AASI Level 1 certification(s) are highly preferred; please apply even if you do not have these so we can talk about options that may work. Candidates must be willing to take a background screen and complete SafeSport training. 

Knowledge & Skills 

▪ A commitment to DSES’s mission and values 

▪ Highly motivated to work in an inclusive environment providing services for people with disabilities 

▪ Self-starter and problem solver 

▪ Strong communication skills with a variety of audiences and ability to adapt to the guest 

▪ A flexible, patient, and curious demeanor 

▪ Comfortable teaching a variety of skill levels on alpine skis (mandatory) as well as beginning levels of snowboarding (preferred) 

▪ Some experience teaching or guiding preferred, but not required 

Education & Work Experience 

• Experience working with non-profit organizations and volunteers appreciated 

• Experience working with people with disabilities preferred 

• Basic first aid and CPR certification required 

• PSIA/AASI Alpine/Adaptive/Snowboard Level 1 or higher preferred 

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record preferred 

• Experience driving a passenger truck preferred 

• Experienced in basic ski maintenance preferred 

Physical Requirements 

▪ Ability to stand and work in a physically demanding winter environment teaching in all conditions 

▪ Comfort being physically active for up to six hours daily 

▪ Ability to safely lift 50 lbs in full winter ski gear 

Core Responsibilities 

• Instruct adaptive lessons and facilitate outdoor recreation experiences 
• Maintain adaptive equipment in good working order 
• Maintain equipment and parts inventories 
• Assist in coordinating program logistics and supplies for lessons and multi-day camps 
• Assist staff in administrative tasks including volunteer and athlete outreach, daily lesson scheduling, program planning, and volunteer management 

Benefits 

• Ski pass to Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain 
• Discount on food in cafeteria while working 
• Equipment stipend 
• Housing is available to full-time staff at reasonable rates 
• 401(k) with competitive match available after full season 
• Two paid holidays for full time instructors 
• Training in techniques for coaching and supporting athletes with disabilities 
• Opportunity to gain relevant instructor certifications 

Position Title: Winter Staff Instructor 

Reports to: Operations Supervisor 

Status: Full/Part Time Seasonal 

Compensation: $20 to $25 /hour, depending on experience/certifications 

Supervises: None 

Start Date: November 1, 2023