Adaptive Snow Sports Instructor
Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Dates: 11/29/25 – 4/10/26
Position Status: Winter Seasonal – Full time and Part time available
Compensation: $18.50 - $30 per hour DOQ
Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS) is committed to inspiring the belief in the “power of possible”. The true power of our adaptive recreational sports programs lies in our ability to break down barriers, build confidence, and create opportunities for participants to reach their full potential, regardless of physical or cognitive challenges. Through these experiences, we empower individuals to defy expectations and inspire a shift in mindset, showing that, with the right support, anyone can achieve more than they ever imagined.
Position Summary
As a STARS Snow Sports Instructor, you will be instructing adaptive snow sports to individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities in a 1 on 1 setting. By creating a safe, fun, and effective learning environment you will have the opportunity to make a true difference in the world.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create a physically, emotionally, and culturally safe environment for people
experiencing a disability
- Effectively connect with participants, their families, and caregivers
- Instruct individual snow sports lessons using appropriate teaching progressions
and exercises
- Attend STARS training sessions
- Assist with the set-up and tear-down of daily programs
- Set goals and lesson plans according to STARS and PSIA (Professional Ski Instructor Association) standards and policies
- Document student progress and maintain accurate records
- Mentor volunteers on STARS’ values, customer service and best practices
- Complete administrative workflows necessary to the success of the program
Critical Success Factors:
- Passion for supporting all people in experiencing winter snow sports
- Self-motivated and inquisitive
- Ability to work outside during the winter in variable conditions for 5+ hours a day
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and timelines
- Ability to be flexible, creative and adaptable to a variety of people and situations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Mature and professional demeanor when communicating with instructors, staff,
and participants
- Preserve client confidentiality with dignity and respect
- Commitment to a positive, fun and team-oriented working environment
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to ski/snowboard intermediate blue runs confidently
- Must be physically able to assist guests, students, or participants with ski or adaptive equipment
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 150 lbs. with assistance
- Clear criminal background check; safe driving record
- Basic computer knowledge and ability including Word and Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with people experiencing a disability
- Previous experience teaching skiing/snowboarding
- Previous experience teaching adaptive snow sports activities
- Current PSIA/AASI alpine, nordic or snowboard certifications
- Current PSIA/AASI adaptive certifications
Benefits
- Season pass to Steamboat Ski Resort
- Industry Pro-Deals
- PSIA/AASI certification reimbursements upon successful completion
- Personal locker at the base of the mountain for the entire season
- On-snow training in skiing/snowboarding and adaptive snow sports
Please email cover letter and resume to chris@steamboatstars.com with “Adaptive Snow Sports Instructor Applicant” as the subject line.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $18.50 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person