Adaptive Sports Snowsport Instructor
Website Higher Ground
Full-time and part time Seasonal Adaptive Snowsports Instructor
Sunday – Saturday, 35-40 hours a week
Start Date
December 7 th 2026 –April 2027
Reports To
Adaptive Sports Program Managers
Compensation
Base pay: $17-$25/hr. Varies based on experience
Reporting to the Adaptive Sports Program Managers, the Part-time Seasonal Adaptive Snowsports Instructor is primarily responsible for the one-on-one ski instruction for all students with disabilities and a wide range of abilities and skills.
Position Responsibilities and Duties
Specified:
Participate in all mandatory adaptive snowsports trainings
Assist with implementing training for other part time adaptive instructors
Learn and display competency in all adaptive disciplines that we offer:
2-track, 3-track & 4-track alpine skiing
Slider
Blind/Low vision guiding
Bi-ski
Mono-ski
Survey current inventory of adaptive equipment and identify equipment operational status; inform supervisor of equipment needs/maintenance
Ensure all safety rules, regulations and procedures are followed; make sure that safety procedures are implemented
Complete an initial assessment of each student
Plan and execute ski lessons
Establish individualized goals with each student
Evaluate and document student progress at the end of each lesson
Drive Higher Ground program vehicles as needed
Implied:
Keep the Adaptive Sports Program team abreast of on-going activities and programming, in-line with critical information requirements
Maintain schedule by clocking in and out of QuickBooks Time correctly
Submit time-off requests at least 2 weeks prior to date
Participate in all staff program meetings
Integrate risk management into the planning and execution of all programming
Participate in fundraising events as requested by supervisors
Key Interfaces:
Adaptive Sports Program Team (Director, Managers & Coordinator)
Volunteer Manager
Participants & families
Volunteers
Directors, Managers and Coordinators of other HG departments
Other adaptive sport organizations & partners
Executive and Program Directors of other organizations that work with HG
Physical and Occupational Therapists, school teachers
All HG stakeholders
Position Scope:
Prior coaching or teaching experience preferred
No prior adaptive sports experience necessary
Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
Ski/Snowboard experience required
Certifications and Licenses:
PSIA or AASI certifications preferred
Behavior Management Certification preferred
Requirements:
Geographic Information: Primary responsibility in Ketchum Idaho, but moderate travel may be required internal and external to the state of Idaho
Travel
Select re-certification or certification events (PSIA/AASI)
Represent the organization at meetings, fundraisers, and special events
Lifting equipment and gear up to 50-75 pounds
Assisting in transferring participants into adaptive equipment
Being flexible and adaptable in successfully managing the organization’s growth
Weekend work is required – must have availability one day per weekend on a consistent weekly basis
5 days/week availability is required to meet your 35-40 hour/week requirement
Contact Info: To apply for this position, please fill out application and attach a resume: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BvalrV6JTkStIypzLI_PFeQyvk8zCf5GqbKQs5KyS5tUOVpBU1kxQTBSTTU3RkxYU0tTMVhZRUJSRiQlQCN0PWcu
Equal Opportunity Employment – Higher Ground Sun Valley Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining the hiring practices and work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status or other status protected by federal or state law, with regard to any term or condition of employment.
To apply for this job please visit highergroundusa.org.
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