Different jobs in the ski industry include retail and sales jobs, equipment manufacturing and repair jobs, and a host of resort positions in hospitality, maintenance, and instruction. Your specific duties depend on the type of position you have. For example, your responsibilities as a ski instructor are to give private lessons and teach skiers at different skill levels. At a ski shop, your role may be to help fit customers with equipment, such as boots, skis, poles, and outerwear. Many resort jobs are seasonal, with your busiest time being winter, but some resorts in California or the Rockies may have snow deep into the spring or early summer.