Full-Time Seasonal Adaptive Ski/Ride Instructor

Winter Adaptive Ski/Ride Instructors

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program

Full Time, Seasonal

End of November start to Closing Day in early April

Compensation: DOE $22-$28 per hour

Position Summary

The Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP) is actively hiring passionate and skilled adaptive ski/ride instructors to join our dedicated community of professionals to provide adaptive ski and snowboard experiences to a diverse demographic in the snowsports industry. Located on Telluride Ski Resort, Telluride Adaptive Sports is celebrating its 30th-year as a fully certified PSIA/AASI 501(c)(3) non-profit adaptive snowsports school. Come teach and slide on North America’s premier ski area, rated #1 for many years running. 

Preferred qualifications include: 

Must ski. Candidates who only snowboard should inquire with Ski and Ride Director before applying

Currently holding a minimum level 1 certification in alpine or snowboard instruction and Adaptive specific discipline(s) with PSIA/AASI or similar

Ability to commit to a full season (End of November start to Closing Day in early April)

Ability to commit to a set, full time (30+ hours) work schedule

Benefits include: 

Season pass to Telluride Ski Resort

Intensive 2-week staff training at the beginning of the season

Equipment stipend 

Mental Health Benefit

Colorado Paid Sick Leave and applicable Paid Time Off

Slopeside locker and storage

Financial support in pursuing (further) PSIA/AASI education and certification(s)

Ongoing training through the season in snowsports and adaptive equipment

Competitive pay based on experience ($22-$28/hr). Base pay starts at $22/ hour with opportunities for increase with certification level(s), documented teaching experience, etc.

Ski in/ski out accessible employee housing potential for the duration of Winter 26/27 employment

Application deadline August 31, 2026. Please email a letter of interest and professional resume to Tim McGough at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employment

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining the hiring practices and work environment fee from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status or other status protected by federal or state law, with regard to any term or condition of employment.

Position type: Full Time