Certified SnowSports Instructor Winter 2026/2027

We are looking for applicants with PSIA or equivalent certification with this posting for the 2026-2027 season. If you do not have prior certification, please do not apply to this posting. The general posting will go live in Summer of 2026. This posting services both the Kids and Adult sides of our ski school. 

Yellowstone Club is paradise in Montana.  A private residential community in Big Sky, Montana, Yellowstone Club offers its Members the world’s only private ski and golf community.  With fabulous skiing and snowboarding and the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, rivers, hiking, biking, and more, our Members love being a part of this exceptional community.  Our employees make the Yellowstone Club experience come alive.  If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Yellowstone Club is looking for you.

Our Winter employment dates are roughly November 23rd - April 21st. We have seasonal full time and part time positions available. 

Job Description

The purpose of the Yellowstone Club SnowSports Instructor is to provide ski instruction to members ages 2 to 99+ years old.

Essential Duties and Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Explain and demonstrate technical ski concepts in a safe, fun, and professional manner using a variety of interactive teaching methods based off age, learning style, and ability of the student within the guidelines of Yellowstone Club Snowsports School and PSIA.
• Teach a wide variety of lessons from first-time skier’s to advanced students and everything in between. 
• Set lesson plans based on Members and/or guests needs. 
• Summarize with students at the end of the lesson, to include reviewing skills worked on and progress made.
• Uphold the highest levels of guest safety on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions.
• Ensure that students are matched to appropriate skier/snowboarding skill level and working with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary.
• Help with completion of other mountain tasks, including but not limited to set up and tear down of on mountain props. Building and installing interactive on mountain content. 
• Actively participate in our Yellowstone Club Training program to meet our required training and PSIA event participation requirements. 
• Maintain Current and active membership in PSIA. 
• Read and understand all safety and operating policies and procedures. Ask a supervisor/manager for clarification on any policy or procedure if needed. 
• Assist in cleaning of locker room and other shared areas. 

Pay

• This role typically pays between $23.00-$45.00 per hour. Actual pay will be dependent on experience and certification. 
• Automatic gratuity from $54.00 to $187.00 depending on product being taught is included on each lesson provided to Membership.
• Teaching wage, and training/base wages for qualified roles. 

Hiring Requirements:

• Current PSIA Member with minimum of PSIA Level 1, Children’s Specialist 1
• 2 Seasons instructing experience. 
• Must be available to work winter break in December, Presidents Weekend, and Spring Break.
• Strong Intermediate to Advanced Skier
• High School Diploma or equivalent 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to kneel, stand, lift, bend, and ski for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to withstand variable outdoor conditions including but not limited to snow, ice, rain, warm and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to lift 25-50lbs. 

The position offered is a seasonal position located in Big Sky, Montana. 

Yellowstone Club offers great benefits including:

• Free transportation to and from Bozeman 
• Complimentary shift meals 
• Two employee ski days at the Yellowstone Club each month 
• Discounted Ski Pass to either Big Sky Resort or Bridger Bowl 
• 401k eligibility and bi-weekly match
• Access to onsite fitness center 24/7
• Discounted Employee Housing in Big Sky or Gallatin Gateway 
• Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart
• End of season employee appreciation day and retail sale 

For more information about the Club, visit www.yellowstoneclub.com.

To apply, please visit www.yellowstoneclub.com and click on "YC Careers" at the bottom of the homepage. 

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