Entry Level SKI Instructor

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors.   Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

At Eldora we’re in this business because we believe the adventure lifestyle brings meaning and purpose to people’s lives.  We have an insatiable passion for the outdoors and our community, and we don’t see the point in doing something unless it is fun. We are looking for individuals who embody this statement and want to foster an environment where Eldora is ‘the Place to Learn!!’ Join a community that has provided multiple generations of Front Range residents with their first experiences on snow.  Every day, we deliver memorable experiences, enhance people’s lives, and have fun doing it.

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  Must love working with kids of all ages and can communicate effectively with children and parents to build long lasting relationships with the entire family.

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  Must be able to share your love for skiing with Eldora guests in a safe and effective manner.

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  Teach skiing with a keen focus on the welfare of the students.

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  Have a desire to learn and develop personal skills by attending our free, ongoing ski & snowboard training.

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  Live the Eldora culture of being welcoming and inclusive while abiding by our policies.

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  Has an entrepreneurial mindset and sees an opportunity to build their brand through Eldora’s client base and SRS products.

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  Work with the SRS team in teaching and non-teaching duties.

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  Must be able to access daily schedules and company notices electronically.

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  Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to a safe working environment for self, coworkers, and guests.

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  All employees are expected to support Eldora’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in our Sustainable Transportation Program. This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days. These actions help reduce Scope 3 emissions, lead by example, and ensure adequate parking for our guests.

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  Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations. 

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

• This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.  

• Ability to ski well, but we are looking for a ‘people person’ who has the desire to develop their personal skiing and/or riding skills. 

• Must be an excellent communicator and work well with others in and outside of the SRS department. 

• Previous experience working with children (4-14yr olds) preferred. 

• Must have empathy and patience. 

• High school degree or equivalent

• Ability to meet company standards for background check.

• Able to work long and irregular hours including weekends and holidays

• Must be willing to teach any age range (child through adult). 

• Bending, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling & prolonged standing 

• Eye/hand coordination & visual concentration on equipment 

• Concentrated reading and writing 

• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.  

• Extended periods of outdoor exposure   

• Extreme cold, extreme heat and sun exposure  

• Variation in temperature from hot to cold 

• Non-Peak Days (M-F): 8:30am-4:00pm

• Peak Days (Sa/Sun/Holidays): 8:30am-4:00pm

• This schedule represents an average work week and is subject to change based on guest volume, operational needs, and weather conditions.