Adaptive Alpine Ski/Snowboard Instructor

Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact: Enrich Lives with Our Nonprofit Organization!

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the world? Rocky Mountain Adaptive (RMA) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to enable individuals living with physical, sensory, and neurodivergent challenges to participate, learn and excel in mountain sport and recreational activities in the Canadian Rockies. As a multi-sport, year-round organization who provides access to mountain sport and recreation, RMA offers adaptive sports equipment, specialized instructors, trained volunteers and unique training opportunities. Activities include biking, canoeing, hiking, kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, and much more! We are driven by our commitment to becoming the ‘go-to’ organization for accessible outdoor mountain experiences, and are dedicated to turning our vision into reality.

Start Date: November 13, 2026

Term: Part Time, Seasonal (November 13, 2026 - April 30, 2027. Weekend availability required. Minimum commitment of 15 days; Must be available to work a minimum of 1 day between December 18 2026 - January 3 2027)

Timescale: 1-5 days per week

Location:Bow Valley (Canmore / Banff / Kananaskis / Lake Louise), Alberta, Canada (majority of time spent at Sunshine Village Ski Resort)

Working Conditions: Active outdoor environment - physically demanding (skiing/snowboarding, lifting/pushing/pulling), required to work outdoors in winter conditions

Wage: $17 - $20 per hour (commensurate on certifications and experience)

Perks & Benefits: Season Pass to Sunshine Village (Winter 2026/27 *Conditional on commitment of minimum contract days), access to pro deals, use of program equipment on personal time (as available), extensive paid training, training opportunities for various certifications (CADS, CSIA)

Report to: Program Coordinator

Position Overview

The Adaptive Alpine Ski/Snowboard Instructor will assist RMA in a hands-on role teaching lessons, setting up and packing down adaptive equipment, greeting guests & family members, providing community awareness of adaptive sport, monitoring and recording each guest's equipment needs and skiing skill, plus other assigned duties.

Roles & Responsibilities

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(About 90% of the role) Teach a variety of adaptive ski or snowboard lessons:

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May include any disciplines of adaptive skiing and/or snowboarding (sit skiing, 3-track, 4-track, stand-up skiing, snowboarding)

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May include various lesson formats (multi-week programs, private lessons for individuals and/or families, specialized group lessons or camps)

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Ensure proper duty of care is maintained for participants, and risks are minimized

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Maintain and setup/take down all required equipment

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Complete regular Lesson Report Forms and Equipment Logs for all activities, including notes on equipment set-up, assessment of skiing/snowboarding level, challenges and successes, and plan for future lessons

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Engage with parents and/or guardians to provide feedback about participant progress, and gather input to improve the program

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Help with RMA’s marketing and outreach efforts:

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Gather photo and video content from participants to help them tell their ‘RMA experience stories’

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Assist with various fundraisers and/or outreach events

Requirements & Qualifications

Mandatory:

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Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

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Standard First Aid (AED/CPR C)

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CSIA and/or CASI Level 1 Certification

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A keen interest in outdoor education and adaptive sport

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Advanced skiing and/or snowboarding abilities

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Ability to problem solve, work independently and as part of a team

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Time management & organizational skills

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Good oral & written communication skills, good interpersonal skills

Ideal:

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CSIA and/or CASI Level 2 or higher, or international equivalent

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CADS Level 1 or higher, or international equivalent

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Knowledge of adaptive ski equipment setup and maintenance

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Experience teaching all adaptive disciplines (sit ski, visually impaired, neurodivergent) to all age groups

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Related post-secondary education (fields of outdoor leadership, health care, disability studies, support work, or other therapy-related fields)

We are an all abilities organization and welcome all applications. We positively encourage individuals living with disabilities as well as other minority groups to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.