SKI POWDER. CHANGE LIVES.

At Alta, authentic alpine skiing, exceptional snow, and a close-knit mountain community create a welcoming place to teach, grow, and share a lifelong love of skiing. Join a team that values professionalism, fun, and a genuine connection to the mountain experience.

• Commission-based compensation, depending on experience
• Performance Bonus beyond 150 teaching hours
• Year-round health insurance and a 401(k) with 6% match for qualifying full-time seasonal instructors
• Limited employee housing opportunities for full-time instructors

The Alta Ski Teaching Experience

We believe ski instruction should be fun, purposeful, and memorable. Alta’s teaching philosophy centers on fun, control, and freedom—helping students enjoy the learning process while building the skills and confidence to explore more of the mountain.

• Grow your career with world-class training and certification preparation from experienced PSIA leaders, including a three-term PSIA Alpine Team member and PSIA Intermountain Examiner staff.
• PSIA certification and accreditation are supported through fee reimbursement and bonus programs.
• Teach children in private lessons, group classes, and multi-week programs.
• Develop the skills to teach all levels, including advanced and expert children in moguls, powder, and steeper off-trail terrain.
• Join a community of approximately 150 instructors and ski school support staff, with certified instructor turnover under 10% annually.
• Enjoy an authentic skiers-only mountain focused on the joy of alpine skiing.
• Work from a spacious ski school locker room with direct access to peers, supervisors, trainers, and ski school leadership.
• Count on one of the most dependable ski seasons in North America, with Alta frequently recognized for exceptional snow conditions.
• Build your career at a ski area known for long-term stability, clear mission, and enduring mountain culture since 1938. Alta Ski area was recognized with the National Ski Areas Association’s 2026 Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence.

Certified Instructor Candidate Requirements

·         Must be authorized to work in the United States.

·         Alta does not sponsor H-2B or J-1 visas.

·         Prior professional ski teaching experience required.

·         Current PSIA Alpine Level I, II, or III certification required; Children’s Specialist 1 or 2 accreditation preferred.

·         Commitment from December 1 through mid-April required; holiday availability is required.

·         Full-time instructor positions available: 90–135 teaching days.

·         Part-time “Plus” instructor positions available: 45–80 teaching days.

·         Minimum commitment of 45 teaching days required.

·         Orthopedic screening required.

·         Background screening required.

Applications accepted until October 1, 2026.

To learn more about working at Alta Ski Area, including employee benefits, and to apply online, visit https://www.alta.com/jobs

Or Contact

Scott Mathers – Ski School Director

801.799.2273 or scott@alta.com