SKI/ SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR ALL LEVELS

FUN, ACTION, EXCITEMENT, EXPLORATION, ACHIEVEMENT Dates: Early November – May Long Weekend (weather and business levels dependent)

Wage: $20.00 -$31.00/hr depending on your certification level plus a performance based incentive bonus

Other Benefits: This position includes a free ski pass to Sunshine Village, complimentary on-site training and professional development options, subsidized professional advancement, free equipment tuning, pro-deals, longevity perks, group insurance and much more... all while experiencing Canada’s longest ski season!

Description: The primary role of a Ski/Snowboard Instructor is to provide professional ski and snowboard education and instruction based on the client’s capabilities. You will be responsible for the experience of clients while skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. For this experience to be the best possible, instructors must actively ensure; safety is paramount at all times, technical assistance is sound and personalized to the client/s, genuine rapport with the client/s is established, each lesson is personalized and professional and passion for the sport is portrayed.

Essential Functions: Teach Skiing or Snowboarding

As needed, act in a supervisory capacity

Organize or assist with assignment of lessons if required

Motivate and encourage fellow instructors

Assist with Instructor training or mentoring when needed

Maintain Intermediate to Expert skiing abilities

Maintain a high level of customer service and ensure that Sunshine Ski & Snowboard School is presented in the best possible light

Attend ski school morning meetings and conduct morning meetings where needed

Be punctual to ski school lesson line ups and interact with students before lessons





Lead client/s and teach according to ability, age and stamina level

Assess clients skiing or snowboarding abilities and use proper terrain and lesson plans for effective learning

Tailor each lesson based on the assessment and the student’s goals and attend to special needs

Demonstrate basic maneuvers for your class

Provide a fun and interactive learning workplace that will exceed any client’s goals/ expectations

Recognize changing snow conditions and understand how they may affect you approach

Maintain class control while out on the mountain and promote safety rules and regulations

Maintain a safe learning environment related to the clients, inclusive of all relevant Sunshine policies

Understand emergency procedures in case of accidents, including accident report completion

Adhere to the Alpine Responsibility Code at all times and ensure group participants are aware and adhere to the Code

Assist with Special Events when required

Own and maintain your own ski equipment as required for work purposes

Perform other duties as required (e.g. shoveling, snow fencing etc...) Experience/Requirements: Level 1, 2, 3, 4 CSIA or CASI Certification or equivalent international certification.

Ability to assess and build plans for individuals

Should possess some relevant teaching or instructing experience

Willingness to personally improve and learn new skills

Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Must be able to manage fluctuation in work schedule through the season with varied work days (5 - 6 day weeks during peak times and 4 - 5 day weeks during quiet times)

Communicate effectively in English both written and verbally comfortably to groups and individuals in person and on the phone Thank you to all applicants for applying but we will only contact those suitable for the position.

📌 Ski/Snowboard Instructor - Winter 2026/27 (Banff)
🏢 Sunshine Village
📍 Banff