Alf Engen Ski School at Alta Ski Area, Utah

Alpine Ski Instructor

 

SKI POWDER. CHANGE LIVES.

Alta’s authentic alpine skiing experience and amazing snow quality inspire a friendly and welcoming environment on a hardcore skier’s mountain.

 

Commission Based Compensation DOE

Commission Based Formula Bonus Above 150 Teaching Hours

Health Insurance and 401K for Qualifying Full Time Seasonal Instructors

Limited Employee Housing opportunities for Full Time Instructors

 

What is it like to teach skiing at Alta?

We strive to make it fun! Alta’s ski school teaching philosophy is FUN. CONTROL. FREEDOM… Your goal at every level is to deliver an enjoyable light-hearted experience with a focus on developing skills to improve control and the freedom to explore a bit more of the mountain.

Take advantage of world-class training and certification preparation with a three-term PSIA Alpine Team Member and PSIA Intermountain Examiner Staff.

PSIA Certification and Accreditation is supported with fee reimbursement and bonus programs.

Teach the breadth of private lessons, class lessons and multi week programs to adults, children and families.

Opportunity to develop the skills to teach all levels, including advanced–expert skiers. Alta Ski Area attracts locals and vacationers who are dedicated skiers. 70% of Alta’s adult and family private lessons are with Level 7–9 skiers in powder, moguls and steeper off-trail terrain.

Join our community of instructors and ski school support staff numbering 150 dedicated professionals. Ski school employee turnover is under 10% a year. We get to know you and you get to know us.

Enjoy an authentic skiers-only mountain uncluttered by second-party advertising or other distractions from the joy of alpine skiing.

Be comfortable in a spacious ski school locker room with easy personal access to your peers, supervisors and the ski school director.

Plan on one of the most dependable ski seasons in North America. Alta is often awarded “best snow” in North America in ski resort rankings.

Feel confident in Alta’s long-term consistency in ski area ownership, management and mission in skiing since 1938. Alta is a predictable and stable place to work and focus on the quality of your ski lessons.

 

Instructor Candidate Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Alta does not have an H2B Visa or J1 Visa Program.

Prior professional ski teaching experience required.

Current PSIA Alpine Level 1, 2 or 3 Certification required.

Commitment from December 1 to mid-April. Holidays required.

Full-Time Instructor Positions available. 90 – 135 teaching days.

Part Time “Plus” Instructor Positions may be available. 45–80 teaching days.

Minimum commitment of 45 teaching days required.

Orthopedic Screening required.

Background Screening required.

 

Applications accepted until October 1, 2025.

For more information about working at Alta Ski Area including Employee Benefits and to apply online please go to https://www.alta.com/jobs.

 

Or Contact

Scott Mathers – Ski School Director

801.799.2273 or scott@alta.com