2026/27 Winter Adaptive Snowsports Instructor

Website Access Mammoth

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Hiring for the 2026/27 Winter Season (November 16, 2026 – April 26, 2027), with opportunities for interested staff to continue into summer employment. To learn more or apply, contact cleonard@accessmammoth.org.

 

Access Mammoth (formerly Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra) seeks qualified full and part-time Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Instructors for the 2026/27 winter season! Adaptive Instructors teach all disciplines of adaptive lessons, assist with volunteer instructor training and operate in a mentor capacity for our volunteers.

Both full and part-time positions start early November 2026 and last through late April 2027. Working as an Adaptive Instructor is fun, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. 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. While the majority of time will be spent on Alpine equipment, snowboard experience/certification is a plus. A minimum of 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 Access Mammoth’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)

 

Education & Work Experience

  • Experience working with non-profit organizations and volunteers appreciated
  • Experience working with people with disabilities preferred
  • Ability and experience teaching skiing and snowboarding preferred
  • Basic first aid and CPR certification preferred
  • PSIA/AASI Alpine/Adaptive/Snowboard Level 1 or higher preferred; pay is certification based and subject to PSIA/AASI status
  • 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 work in a physically demanding winter environment teaching in all conditions
  • Comfortable being physically active for up to six hours daily, often in extreme winter conditions
  • Ability to safely lift 50 lbs in full winter ski gear

 

Core Responsibilities

  • Instruct adaptive lessons daily 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, and office coverage
  • Partner with and mentor volunteers if appropriate

 

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
  • End of season bonus for season employees who meet the schedule commitment

 

Position Title: Winter Adaptive Instructor

Reports to: Program Supervisors

Status: Full/Part Time Winter Seasonal

Compensation: $20 to $35 /hour, depending on experience/certifications; must be current with PSIA/AASI to receive certification-based pay.

Supervises: None

Start Date: November 16, 2026

Seasonal Commitment: November 16, 2026 – April 26, 2027

To apply for this job email your details to cleonard@accessmammoth.org