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Boyne Resorts

Child Ski Instructor

Big Sky, MT · On-site

Previous experience in ski instruction, daycare, camp counselling, teaching, child care or equivalent All full time seasonal employment at Big Sky Resort includes: * FREE All Mountain Ski Pass and ...

Sun Valley Resort

Ski Instructor

Sun Valley, ID · On-site

Participate in team meetings to stay aligned with resort goals and lesson strategies. * Lead groups ... Stay updated on best practices in ski and ride instruction. * Be flexible and adaptive to changing ...

Boyne Resorts

Child Ski Instructor

Big Sky, MT · On-site

Previous experience in ski instruction, daycare, camp counselling, teaching, child care or equivalent All full time seasonal employment at Big Sky Resort includes: * FREE All Mountain Ski Pass and ...

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A live-in ski resort job typically refers to a position at a ski resort where employees are provided with accommodation as part of their employment. These jobs can range from hospitality roles like housekeeping and serving, to outdoor positions such as ski instructors and lift operators. Living on-site allows staff to immerse themselves in the resort environment, often with access to skiing or snowboarding in their free time. It's a popular option for those looking to combine seasonal work with the experience of living in a mountain community.

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Employees working at live-in ski resorts often encounter challenges such as adapting to communal living, managing long or irregular work hours during peak season, and adjusting to cold, mountainous environments. It's important to be flexible, open to teamwork, and proactive in communicating with both colleagues and management. Bringing appropriate winter gear and being prepared for shared accommodations can make the transition smoother. Embracing the resort's community spirit and taking advantage of staff activities can also enhance your overall experience.

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To thrive as a Live-In Ski Resort Employee, you generally need customer service experience, basic hospitality or maintenance skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with reservation or property management systems, point-of-sale (POS) software, and sometimes ski or snowboard equipment handling is often required. Strong interpersonal communication, adaptability to changing conditions, and teamwork are vital soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities ensure guests have a positive experience, operations run smoothly, and staff can effectively handle the dynamic environment of a ski resort.

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AspectLive In Ski ResortSki Instructor
CredentialsResort-specific certifications, basic first aidCPR, Level 1-3 Ski Instructor certifications
Work EnvironmentResort accommodations, on-mountain workOn-slope teaching, client interaction
Employer & IndustrySki resorts, hospitality sectorSki schools, winter sports industry

Live In Ski Resort roles often involve accommodations and general resort duties, while Ski Instructors focus on teaching skiing skills. Both roles require certifications and are integral to the winter sports industry, but they differ in responsibilities and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Live In Ski Resort job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,699 per year, or $17.6 per hour.
Ski Technician - Rental Delivery - Telluride Ski Resort

Ski Technician - Rental Delivery - Telluride Ski Resort

Alterra Mountain Company

Telluride, CO • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Alterra Mountain Company rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 108 rated hotels

Job description

Seasonal (Seasonal)
Job Title: Ski Technician - Rental Delivery - Telluride Ski Resort
Location: Telluride
Terms: Seasonal, full- and part-time roles available
Pay: $18/hour, plus generous tips
Requirements
Expect weekend and holiday work. Daily operations broken into morning and evening shifts. No previous experience required!
About Us
Ski Butlers was founded in 2004 to take the hassle out of renting equipment and to bring our shared love for the mountains to customers, partners and team members. We have cultivated an extraordinary team culture over the past 20 years, rallying behind collaboration, teamwork, accountability, and fun above all else. Our mission is to make ski vacations convenient by tapping into our shared passion, culture and fun work environment to create a customer experience unlike any other.
Ski Butlers is the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery, now servicing over 40 resorts in North America and Europe. This was made possible by embodying our 5 core values.
Service | Simple | Purposeful | Curious | Give
Delivering exceptional service, being purposeful, keeping it simple, remaining curious and giving back to our communities amounts to the foundation Ski Butlers was built on. As team members, we don't stop there. Our culture is about being a part of something bigger. Whether it's contributing to our net zero climate initiatives, building lifelong friendships or making a customer's vacation memorable, a job at Ski Butlers will be the best decision you make.
About the Role
Ski Technicians are the face of Ski Butlers. At its core, our technicians interact with customers daily by delivering equipment rentals to their accommodations, completing on-mountain support service and picking up gear at the end of their rental period. We empower our technicians to build confident decision making, accountability and professional skills in the workplace. Setting each other up for success is what drives us forward at Ski Butlers. Join our team to pursue your passion in the mountains and most importantly, have fun!
We offer subsidized housing in Mountain Village to select new hires.
Perks and Benefits
  • Free Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass

  • Unlimited access to all Alterra Mountain Company owned resorts, subject to blackout dates

  • Ability to upgrade to Full or Base Ikon Pass at heavily discounted rate

  • Ski Pass for Telluride Ski Resort

  • Discounted access to 500+ industry brands

  • Generous discounts to Rossignol/Dynastar/Lange equipment

  • 401K benefit and match for ALL staff members over 18 years old

  • Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.

  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs, emotional wellbeing and work-life balance resources to keep you at your best.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Delivery: Completing scheduled and reactive ski/snowboard rental fittings while focusing on our three Key Customer Requirements:

  • KCR #1: On Time - Arriving within 5 minutes of the agreed upon time

  • KCR #2: Communication - Setting clear expectations around the entire scope of service

  • KCR #3: Equipment - Choosing the right equipment for each guest given their skills and current conditions at the resort

  • Support: Provide equipment support to our guests within 45 minutes

  • Pickup: All scheduled returns are brought back to the shop, sanitized, re-stickered and tuned for their next use

  • Maintain delivery vehicle cleanliness and fuel levels

  • Packing orders for future delivery

  • Setting up the next shift and future team members for success

Secondary Responsibilities
  • Basic ski/snowboard tuning, waxing and general equipment maintenance

  • Making/Answering customer phone calls with a positive and inviting tone of voice

  • Restocking delivery vehicles with extra equipment

Ski Butlers is a standalone business within Alterra Mountain Company's family of mountain destinations.
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 60 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

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