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Snowsports Snowboard Instructor

Bridger Bowl
Temporary
On-site
Bozeman, Montana, United States
$19 - $19 USD hourly

Job Details

Bridger Bowl - Bozeman, MT
Seasonal
$19.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Snowsports

Job Posting Date(s)

08/18/2025
11/01/2025

JOB DETAILS:

SUMMARY:

Provide a quality learning experience for students of all abilities to learn to snowboard and safely enjoy the mountain environment.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

  • Maintain a high high-level customer service to enhance the overall guest experience.
  • Teach lessons in a positive, safe, fun, and professional manner.
  • Demonstrate contemporary and appropriate snowboarding skills to children and adults.
  • Convey knowledge of AASI methodology and technology to students, understanding the general concepts of the Learning Connection to a depth applicable to teaching/ certification level.
  • Assist in resolving guest concerns or escalate to Supervisors or Managers as needed.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with parents, children, supervisors, and coworkers.
  • Provide area and community  information to guests.
  • Accurately maintain timely and legible documentation for teaching hours, attendance cards, progress cards, incident and risk management information and other documentation as directed by management.
  • Attend required meetings and training seminars.
  • Work collaboratively with fellow employees and independently with groups of students.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly personal space in the locker room.

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

  • Demonstrate good judgment and maintain a positive, professional, and enthusiastic attitude throughout the season. 
  • Be reliable, punctual, and dependable; adhere to a consistent schedule, including holidays.
  • Display a genuine desire to share knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it.
  • Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of all protected information.
  • Follow operational procedures with attention to detail and accuracy. 
  • Be flexible and adaptable to ever-changing situations and workload.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
  • Comply with and enforce Bridger Bowl policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to Bridger Bowl's overall sustainability goals.

SUPERVISION:

  • Supervision Given:  This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
  • Supervision Received:  Works under the supervision of the Snowsports coordinators and supervisors.  Receive assignments as directed, with clear expectations, available guidance, and periodic performance reviews as needed or during check-ins. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - SEASONAL

  • Free Employee Season Ski Pass
  • Montana Ski Area Association (MSAA) – free day tickets
  • Day passes to Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
  • Aflac Accidental Insurance coverage while employed
  • Sick leave based on hours worked
  • Local Bozeman Ski Shop discounts
  • Bridger Bowl employee discounts on food, lessons, rentals, and retail purchases.
  • Employee Ski Day

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIREMENTS, AND ADDITIONAL INFO:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Previous experience in snowboard instruction, daycare, camp counseling, teaching, childcare or equivalent.
  • Experience providing excellent customer service.
  • Ability to communicate clear instructions and safety information to students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Certified AASI status.
  • Level II snowboarding ability.  The ability to snowboard from assigned stations to the base area while demonstrating maneuvers to students throughout the duration of a lesson for up to 6 hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Outdoor: Regularly working in quickly changing winter weather conditions requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements. May be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces.
  • Work physically near others throughout the shift.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, bend or be on your feet for extended periods of time.  
  • May require bending, stooping, standing, walking, and moving items that weigh up to 40 lbs.
  • Requires the ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, communicate effectively with coworkers and visitors, handle stressful situations and upset customers, and completing tasks independently and efficiently.
  • Instructors need to be adaptable with their teaching methods to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of individual students, demonstrating patience and understanding when working with varying skill levels.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. 
  • Successful candidates must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and effectively communicate with visitors and staff.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation(s). The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, working conditions, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job, nor does it restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an employment contract and there is no guarantee of work hours. Work hours are dependent on snowfall and workload.

NON-COMPETE / BOOTLEG LESSON CLAUSE:

  • The teaching of unauthorized Snowsports lessons for remuneration outside the confines and arrangements of the Bridger Bowl Snowsports School and within the boundaries of Bridger Bowl Ski Area is illegal and strictly prohibited and may result in termination, civil fines, and/or prosecution.

EEO STATEMENT:

  • Bridger Bowl Ski Area is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

 

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