Snowshoe Mountain

Bike School Instructor

Snowshoe Mountain  •  $15/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Seasonal

Summer 2026!

Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

  • Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent

  • Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209

  • Pay: $15 per hour

  • Start Date: Mid-May with positions available through the summer season

  • Seasonal: Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year

  • Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Employee Perks:

  • Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!

  • Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials Coverage while employed

  • 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18

  • Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers

  • 30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe owned retail locations.

  • Pro Deals from some of the industry’s top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Why Work with Us?

Join us as a bike instructor at Snowshoe Mountain, one of the premier mountain biking destinations on the East Coast. With one of the largest trail systems in the region, a certified IMBA Ride Center, and hosting events like Downhill Southeast, the WV Enduro Series, and past UCI World Cup races, Snowshoe Bike Park is one of the best in the U.S. From legendary berms, jumps, drops, and flow for all levels, riders will find something to love. Start the day with beginner lessons and a cornering clinic, then move to more advanced clinics throughout the day. You’ll spend plenty of time on Easy Street, honing your skills while teaching the next generation of rippers. We also focus on training our staff during downtime to develop into stronger riders. Want to turn your passion into a career? Apply today!

Job Responsibilities:

  • Greet guests at the Bike Shop, provide park information, and promote instructional programs.

  • Meet assigned riders/groups at designated times to start sessions.

  • Conduct lessons in line with IMIC training guidelines.

  • Serve as a Bike Park ambassador, offering assistance and guidance to riders.

  • Monitor the park for hazards (e.g., downed trees, damaged signage) and report concerns to the Trail Crew Foreman.

  • Assist with bike park operations or events as needed.

  • Support bike patrol with daily trail sweeps.

  • This role may evolve, and additional tasks may be assigned.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

  • Knowledge of safety practices, CPR/first aid certification

  • 4 years biking. 1 year of mountain bike instructor experience

All Information above is subject to change at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.

Snowshoe Mountain

About Snowshoe Mountain

RESORT OVERVIEW, CULTURE AND VISION

Snowshoe is the premier destination for Mid-Atlantic and Southeast skiers, snowboarders and winter enthusiasts. We offer 251 acres of skiable terrain, 1500 vertical feet, 60 trails and the best snow around. Our three ski areas include the Snowshoe Basin, Western Territory and Silver Creek. Enjoy our world class events, cool mountain temperatures, beautiful vistas and 11,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness.

The Principles Guiding Our Daily Actions and Behaviors

Our six organizational values describe our shared beliefs…what’s important to us as an organization; how we want to treat each other and our guests.

Guest Driven – Service, Passion, Fun

Unified Team – Cooperative, Fun and Unsiloed

Integrity Always – Do the Right Thing

Down-Home Hospitality – Warm, Friendly, Sincere

Epic Experiences – Wild, Memorable, Unexpected Delight

Stewardship – Environment, Financial, Safety

Snowshoe Strategic Areas of Focus

Focus on Guest Valued Experience

Being a Trusted Resort Partner

Best Place to Work in West Virginia

Our Challenge

To consistently offer exceptional service to create a higher percentage of advocates out of our first time guests.

Culture: Snowshoe is made up of a team of GUIDES providing extraordinary mountain experiences. We are a Guest Driven Unified Team who acts with Integrity Always. We provide Epic Experiences to our guests while acting as Stewards of our environment, a safe workplace and our financial responsibilities to our shareholders.

Vision: Snowshoe Mountain will be known as one of the top mountain destinations in the East, the best place to work in West Virginia, and a trusted resort partner.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Snowshoe, West Virginia
Year Founded
Unknown
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