Adaptive Sports Snowsport Instructor

Location: Primary responsibility in Ketchum, Idaho; moderate travel within and outside Idaho may be required.

Salary: $17–$25 per hour, based on experience.

Company

Adaptive sports organization providing snowsports programming for students with disabilities.

What you will do

• Provide one-on-one adaptive ski instruction for students with disabilities and varied abilities.
• Complete student assessments, establish individualized goals, plan lessons, and document progress.
• Develop competency in 2-track, 3-track, and 4-track alpine skiing, slider, blind and low-vision guiding, bi-ski, and mono-ski disciplines.
• Inspect adaptive equipment, identify maintenance needs, and communicate operational issues.
• Apply safety and risk-management procedures throughout lessons and programming.
• Drive program vehicles, assist with events and meetings, and support training for other adaptive instructors.

Requirements

• Ski or snowboard experience is required; prior adaptive sports experience is not necessary.
• Availability for 35–40 hours per week, five days per week, including one consistent weekend day.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment weighing 50–75 pounds and assist participants with transfers into adaptive equipment.
• Willingness to travel to selected PSIA/AASI certification or recertification events and organizational activities.
• Ability to participate in mandatory adaptive snowsports training, staff meetings, and fundraising events.

Nice to have

• Prior coaching or teaching experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• PSIA or AASI certification.
• Behavior Management Certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Seasonal position running from December 7, 2026 through April 2027.
• Work alongside adaptive sports staff, volunteers, participants and families, therapists, teachers, and partner organizations.
• Equal opportunity employment and a work environment free from discrimination.