Junior Ski & Snowboard Pro

Are you looking to share your love of being out on the mountain? Are you someone who enjoys teaching and helping others learn? If you take pride in your craft and want to be part of a fun dynamic team with our Mountain Sports School, then Alyeska Resort is for you!  

We’re looking for Junior Ski & Snowboard Professionals to join our Mountain Sports School team in Girdwood, Alaska.  
 
What You’ll Do  
 
As a Junior Ski & Snowboard Pro, you will teach alpine skiing or snowboarding to children and adults of all ability levels by focusing on the fundamentals of on-mountain safety while providing a fun on-snow experience. Extensive training is provided for inexperienced to advanced candidates.  

The Mountain Sports School is a collection of dedicated professional instructors who are committed to cultivating exceptional guest experiences that create an “Adventure of a Lifetime” for our guests. Our Pros know more than just teaching; they forge deep personal connections with our guests and create new perspectives. The Mountain Sports School is dedicated to talent development and offers industry-leading training that supports our commitment to excellence.  

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Work closely and shadow a certified Senior Instructor in all areas according to individual student goals and abilities. 
• Assist in teaching and demonstrating skiing/riding to classes in a safe environment using a variety of teaching and ski/ride techniques. 
• Provide exceptional guest service while always maintaining safety as a priority 
• Work collaboratively with fellow employees and independently with groups of students. 
• Attend training and shadow upper-level lessons.
    

What We Offer  
✅ Starting Wage: from $16 per hour 
✅ Flexible work schedule 
✅ Paid time off & holidays  
✅ Free Mountain Pass for employees and qualified dependents  
✅ Employee discounts on resort lodging, dining, and spa services 

What We Need  

• Graduate of the Junior Instructor Training Program, preferred. 
• Able to commit to working 14 days during the winter season. 
• Must be 14 years of age or older. 
• Advanced skiing and/or snowboarding skills. 
• Passionate about mountain sports. 
• Positive can-do attitude. 
• Ability to succeed within an exceptional Guest Service Culture. 
     

What to Expect  
📌 Be on alert and at times, on your feet for long periods, including nights, weekends, & holidays.  
📌 Work in a fast-paced, high-energy resort environment.  
📌 Adapt to seasonal changes around the resort and special events.  
📌Physical demands: Ability to demonstrate skiing or snowboarding techniques, lift and carry equipment up to 25 pounds, bend, stoop, walk in various snow conditions, and stand for extended periods of time.  
📌Work Environment: This role occasionally involves extended hours and weekends to accommodate peak business periods. Operating within a dynamic, guest-centric setting, you will interact frequently with staff, guests, and stakeholders. Your work spans both indoor and outdoor environments, encompassing a range of mountain weather conditions.  
 

About Alyeska Resort  
Alyeska Resort is a world-class destination nestled in the mountains of Girdwood, Alaska, just 45 minutes south of Anchorage. With a 299-room hotel, a Nordic Spa, and a renowned ski area, we offer an exciting and dynamic work environment where employees can work hard, play hard, and Live the Adventure!  

If you’re ready to bring your passion to Alyeska Resort, apply today and begin your adventure in the heart of Alaska!  

Alyeska Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.