About this Nordic Ski Instructor - Winter 2026/27 role at POWDR
Location: Bend, Oregon
Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.
This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!
- Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
- Free and discounted friends & family day passes
- Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
- Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
- Winter season employee housing program & Summer season camping program
- 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
- Discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
- Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
- Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts
*** Full-Time & Part-Time positions available ***
Position Summary
The Nordic Instructor provides excellent customer service to all guests through safe, effective, and dynamic coaching and leadership in all types of Nordic ski clinics and programs at Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center.
This position requires the ability to communicate with many types of people and teach to a variety of learning styles. Instructors should be reasonably fit and have advanced ski ability in both diagonal stride classic ski and skate ski disciplines and be committed to ongoing professional training. Additional duties may include assisting with Nordic Center events, providing relief to the rental/ retail and gate check staff, and helping with lodge upkeep and operations as needed. Length of shift varies throughout the season.
Essential Functions:
Teach diagonal stride and skate ski techniques to group clinics, private clinics, and special programs as assigned
Start classes on time and manage lesson time effectively.
Match demos, pace, terrain, and style to student needs.
Speak clearly, check for understanding, and listen carefully.
Use positive, enthusiastic expressions and body language.
Emphasize safety, control, efficiency, ease, and FUN.
Show problem-solving skills and flexibility.
Close the lesson confirming progress and offering opportunity for next lesson.
Attend and participate in all required clinics.
Complete accident/incident reports.
Keep ski equipment updated and in good repair.
Show initiative in and acceptance of all teaching assignments.
Secondary Function
Special Events (in all weather conditions)
Manage student groups for special clinics.
Assist with set-up, execution, and break-down of events, night events, or races.
Assist with special projects and events per manager.
Non-Teach (in all weather conditions)
Act as an on-snow ambassador. Provide information and assistance to all guests.
Assist with snow shoveling, ice chipping, and outside work.
Assist with other projects as assigned.
Job Scope
Responsible for providing exceptional customer service while leading all assigned clinics in a safe and effective manner, generating return business, and assisting in all facets of the Nordic Center operation as needed.
Interpersonal Contacts
Guests, Nordic Staff in all positions, Ski Patrol, Ski School
Specific Job Skills
License/Certifications- Wage is based on PSIA Certification.
Technical- Advanced skiing ability – both classic and skate. Able to describe and demonstrate all aspects of Nordic ski technique.
Physical Capabilities- Able to stand/work outside for an extended amount of time in all weather conditions. Additionally, every position at Mt. Bachelor requires the ability to shovel snow and walk on steep and uneven surfaces.
Education/Related Experience
Minimum education required: Ability to read, write, and follow directions. Experience in education or instruction as well as customer service is preferred.
Minimum time in related position: One year.
Current Hiring Rate: $16.50-19.50/hr (Dependent upon PSIA Certification)
Minimum Age Requirement: 18+
Come Work Where You Play!
Please be aware incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Mt. Bachelor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mt. Bachelor is committed to creating a quality work environment which makes full use of the talents and contributions of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability or military status.