Location: Nederland, Colorado

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.

​Who We’re Looking For:   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.   

If you enjoy making connections with other people, working outdoors in a beautiful alpine environment, and providing exceptional guest service experiences, we want you to work for the best resort employer in Colorado and participate in a true Learning Community. Every day, we deliver memorable experiences, enhance people’s lives, and have fun doing it. 

* If you LOVE kindergarten aged students (4-6 year olds) and enjoy keeping the things light and fun, please apply for the 4-6 Specialist Instructor position 

What you get to do:  Ski & Ride School Instructors are friendly, welcoming, and inclusive all while providing unparalleled learning and customer service experiences for our Guests.  They instill confidence and a love for winter sports while guiding their guests to discover the joys of skiing or snowboarding. Our instructors work throughout the season and ensure the best possible experience for the Eldora guest, working on an individual basis and as a part of the Eldora team. Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children or customer service preferred. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other duties as assigned by SRS Management. 

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

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. 

Is a champion of Play Forever, Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations. 

Current PSIA-AASI certification/s Level 1 and above 

Minimum age 18 

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

Guest Service Duties: 

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

Friendly and outgoing demeanor 

Other Duties as Assigned: 

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 POWDR-Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.  

Functions as an ambassador of Eldora Mountain, modeling and sharing the Eldora “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image.  Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff. 

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

Personal Attributes: 

Is honest and has the highest integrity. 

Is able to handle and manage confidential information. 

Professional appearance.  Adheres to all grooming guidelines. 

Follows established policies and procedures. 

Is supportive of Core Values 

Sets the example for others and is above reproach. 

Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules. 

Is organized in tasks.  Sees projects through to the finish.  Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues. 

Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment. 

Is flexible with hours and days of work. 

Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week. 

Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life.

Be a champion of Play Forever, Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations  

Basic Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, work is performed both outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain, on varied snow surfaces, as well as indoors. Indoor time is spent interacting with guests. 

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

​​Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

​​​​High School degree or equivalent 

​​Bending, reaching, climbing ​​& pushing/pulling 

​​Prolonged standing ​​& confined sitting 

​​Eye/hand coordination 

​​Concentrated reading and writing 

​​Peripheral, color, and depth vision 

​​Extended periods of outdoor exposure  

​​Extreme cold 

​​Extreme heat and sun exposure 

​​Variation in temperature from hot to cold 

Compensation & Benefits:

Proposed hiring rate of $21-25/hour, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and certification level. 

This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts.  Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.  

POWDR-Eldora Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.