Why join us?

We work and play in Canada’s most beautiful playground, Banff National Park, and you can too. Sunshine Village is the premier ski resort in Western Canada. If you want to be part of making our guests’ ski experience unforgettable and think a winter season skiing and riding on the best powder in the Rockies would be great too, then read on for more information...

SKI/ SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR ALL LEVELS

FUN, ACTION, EXCITEMENT, EXPLORATION, ACHIEVEMENT

Dates: Early November – May Long Weekend (weather and business levels dependent)

Wage: $20.00 -$31.00/hr depending on your certification level plus a performance based incentive bonus

Other Benefits: This position includes a free ski pass to Sunshine Village, complimentary on-site training and professional development options, subsidized professional advancement, free equipment tuning, pro-deals, longevity perks, group insurance and much more... all while experiencing Canada’s longest ski season!

Description:

The primary role of a Ski/Snowboard Instructor is to provide professional ski and snowboard education and instruction based on the client’s capabilities. You will be responsible for the experience of clients while skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. For this experience to be the best possible, instructors must actively ensure; safety is paramount at all times, technical assistance is sound and personalized to the client/s, genuine rapport with the client/s is established, each lesson is personalized and professional and passion for the sport is portrayed.

Essential Functions:

Teach Skiing or Snowboarding
As needed, act in a supervisory capacity
Organize or assist with assignment of lessons if required
Motivate and encourage fellow instructors
Assist with Instructor training or mentoring when needed
Maintain Intermediate to Expert skiing abilities
Maintain a high level of customer service and ensure that Sunshine Ski & Snowboard School is presented in the best possible light
Attend ski school morning meetings and conduct morning meetings where needed
Be punctual to ski school lesson line ups and interact with students before lessons
Lead client/s and teach according to ability, age and stamina level
Assess clients skiing or snowboarding abilities and use proper terrain and lesson plans for effective learning
Tailor each lesson based on the assessment and the student’s goals and attend to special needs
Demonstrate basic maneuvers for your class
Provide a fun and interactive learning environment that will exceed any client’s goals/ expectations
Recognize changing snow conditions and understand how they may affect you approach
Maintain class control while out on the mountain and promote safety rules and regulations
Maintain a safe learning environment related to the clients, inclusive of all relevant Sunshine policies
Understand emergency procedures in case of accidents, including accident report completion
Adhere to the Alpine Responsibility Code at all times and ensure group participants are aware and adhere to the Code
Assist with Special Events when required
Own and maintain your own ski equipment as required for work purposes
Perform other duties as required (e.g. shoveling, snow fencing etc...)

Experience/Requirements:

Level 1, 2, 3, 4 CSIA or CASI Certification or equivalent international certification.
Ability to assess and build plans for individuals
Should possess some relevant teaching or instructing experience
Willingness to personally improve and learn new skills
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must be able to manage fluctuation in work schedule through the season with varied work days (5 - 6 day weeks during peak times and 4 - 5 day weeks during quiet times)
Communicate effectively in English both written and verbally comfortably to groups and individuals in person and on the phone

Thank you to all applicants for applying but we will only contact those suitable for the position.

The Perks:

FREE - Your staff pass is your ticket to ride Sunshine!
Ski & Ride– Free days & discounts at ski resorts across Canada
Staff Events– Staff parties, BBQs, spring night skiing, dog sledding & more
Career– Recognition programs & career development opportunities
Wellness– Discounted fitness passes, yoga, onsite support & professional support
Onsite discounts– Food & beverage, retail, & hotel stays
Exclusive deals– Brand-named gear & local businesses
And much, much more!

Can’t wait to get started? Great, because we can’t wait to hear from you!
Click the Apply Online button below tell us why you’re the next awesome member of our team. Remember, we’re looking for people who will wow our guests, so start now and wow us.

Sunshine Village Corporation

Open Positions

Ski/Snowboard Instructor - Winter 2026/27

Ski/Snowboard Instructor - Winter 2026/27