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Alta Ski Area

PSIA Certified Ski Instructor

Alta, UT

Be comfortable in a spacious ski school locker room with direct access to your peers, supervisors and the ski school director. * Plan on one of the most dependable ski seasons in North America. Alta ...

Alta

PSIA Certified Ski Instructor

Alta, UT · On-site

Be comfortable in a spacious ski school locker room with direct access to your peers, supervisors and the ski school director. * Plan on one of the most dependable ski seasons in North America. Alta ...

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How much do ski school director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for ski school director in the United States is $78,174.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $96,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a ski school director do?

A Ski School Director oversees the operations of a ski school, managing instructors, developing lesson programs, and ensuring a high-quality experience for students. They handle scheduling, budgeting, and training to maintain safety and instructional standards. Additionally, they may collaborate with resort management to enhance guest satisfaction and grow the ski school's reputation.

What are some common challenges faced by ski school directors, and how can they be addressed?

Ski School Directors often face challenges such as managing fluctuating lesson demand during peak seasons, ensuring instructor availability, and maintaining lesson quality across diverse age groups and skill levels. Balancing administrative responsibilities with on-hill presence requires strong organizational and time-management skills. Proactively communicating with staff, implementing flexible scheduling, and fostering a culture of open feedback can help address these issues. Many directors also work closely with resort management, guest services, and marketing teams, making strong collaboration and adaptability key to overcoming day-to-day challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a ski school director?

A Ski School Director needs extensive experience in ski instruction and staff management, often supported by advanced certifications from organizations like PSIA or equivalent, along with strong organizational and leadership abilities. Familiarity with scheduling software, CRM systems, and ski resort operations tools is essential. Outstanding interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and the ability to motivate and mentor teams set top candidates apart. These competencies are vital for ensuring both high-quality instruction and smooth, safe operations within the fast-paced, customer-focused environment of a ski school.

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PSIA Certified Ski Instructor

Alta Ski Area

Alta, UT

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Ski Powder. Change Lives.

Join the Alf Engen Ski School—one of the premier ski schools in North America.

Alta’s authentic feel and the pairing of many a skier’s dream destination with an expert local’s ski area create a rewarding and inspiring place to teach and play.

We deliver high-quality lesson experiences, provide excellent value and cultivate long-term relationships with our guests and staff. Alta’s pure mountain experience and amazing snow quality inspire a friendly and welcoming environment on a hardcore skier’s mountain.

What is it like to teach skiing at Alta?
  • We strive to make it fun! The Alf Engen Ski School teaching philosophy is FUN. CONTROL. FREEDOM… Our approach is light-hearted with a focus on developing skills to improve control and the freedom to explore a bit more of the mountain, no matter the skier’s skill level.
  • Take advantage of world-class training and certification preparation with a three-term PSIA Alpine Team Member and PSIA Intermountain Examiner Staff. Required training is compensated at an hourly rate and ongoing professional development and certification training are complimentary.
  • PSIA Certification and Accreditation is supported with fee reimbursement.
  • Teach the breadth of private lessons, class lessons and multi-week programs to adults, children and families.
  • Opportunity to develop the skills to teach all levels, including advanced–expert skiers. Alta Ski Area attracts locals and vacationers who are dedicated skiers. 70% of Ata’s adult and family private lessons are with Level 7–9 skiers in powder, moguls and steeper off-trail terrain. Instructor candidate capacity to evolve into teaching off-trail skiing will be heavily weighted in hiring decisions for the 2026–27 ski season.
  • Join our community of instructors and ski school support staff numbering 150 dedicated professionals. Ski school employee turnover is under 10% per year. We get to know you and you get to know us.
  • Enjoy an authentic skiers-only mountain uncluttered by second-party advertising and other distractions from the joy of alpine skiing.
  • Be comfortable in a spacious ski school locker room with direct access to your peers, supervisors and the ski school director.
  • Plan on one of the most dependable ski seasons in North America. Alta is often awarded “best snow” in ski magazine resort rankings.
  • Feel confident in Alta’s long-term consistency in ski area ownership, management and mission in skiing since 1938. Alta is a predictable and stable place to work and focus on the quality of your ski lessons.
Instructor Candidates
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Alta Ski Area does not hire employees through H2B Visa or J1 Visa
  • Must have prior professional ski teaching experience
    • No ski teaching experience? Please apply for the Ski Instructor Apprentice position when the application window opens late summer.
  • PSIA Level 1, 2 or 3 Certification is required to be a Ski School Instructor
  • Commitment from December 1st to mid-April—holidays are required
  • Full-time positions available: 90–135 teaching days
    • Part-Time Plus positions may be available: 45–80 teaching days
    • Part-time positions less than 45 days are not available
  • Background screening required
  • Alta Ski Area has limited employee housing available for instructors new to Alta.

A full list of benefits for all Alta employees is listed on the Benefits & FAQ's page.

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