Where to Find Snowboard Instructor Jobs in the USA

It's July in the USA and it's time to start applying for upcoming snowboard instructor jobs. Question is, where do you apply for snowboard instructor positions? Truth is, they are pretty easy to find if you know where to look. Here are the best places to look for snowboard instructor positions in the USA.

# 1) The resort website
Believe it or not this is the best place to look for snowboard instruction jobs. They'll list their requirements too. It helps to have a referral when applying to the upper tier schools. Scout around on snowboard forums and try to find an instructor from that resort. Establish some rapport with the instructor and then ask if you can use their name as a referral. Your application will be given more consideration and the instructor may get a referral bonus.

# 2) The AASI-PSIA website
The American Association of Snowboard Instructors website lists all the nine member division websites and has a member forum where jobs can be listed too. While you are there you can make contacts with division members and ask questions about their ski and ride school.

# 3) Snowboard instructors
The snowsport industry is actually a very small and well-connected industry. People tend to move around quite a bit and have connections around the USA and around the world. Chances are a seasoned pro is going to have connections. Ask instructors about open positions where you want to work and how to go about applying for them.

# 4) Snowboard forums
Where is a better place to find snowboard enthusiasts? Believe it or not industry types lurk on forums. It's cheap to post jobs there and get exposure. They can also get an idea of you and your knowledge. Post what you know and learn from the pro's. You could get a job reference.

# 5) Hiring Fairs
Some resorts have traveling hiring fairs in the USA and overseas. Find out when they happen and show up with a copy of your resume. List any teaching and coaching experience.

#6) Facebook
There are a number of snowboard instruction organizations on Facebook. It's a great place to network and ask questions about a particular ski and ride school. Look for The Snow Pros, Go With a Pro, and American Association of Snowboard Instructors.
# 7) LinkedIn.com
There are instructors from around the USA on LinkedIn. Use the search tool features to find them. Ask for help and advice. There are also AASI and PSIA LinkedIn groups. You can post questions there too.

# 8) CoolWorks.com
Coolworks is a website that specializes in filling seasonal jobs all over the USA. Many are at ski resorts and at National Parks. Check their website often.

# 9) Resort hiring clinics
Some resorts have on-mountain hiring clinics to tryout and observe potential candidates. Resorts with a large candidate pool may charge a fee to attend this clinic. This is meant to discourage people just looking to score a free season pass. Plan on it lasting an entire weekend. Mountains won't require you to have prior experience to attend but will require you to show up on time and perform required tasks. These clinics may be advertised on resort websites, in newspapers, and on professional snowsport instruction websites.

Finding snowboard instructor job listings is just one part of the job search process. Once you find the listings and apply, you'll need to ask questions about the ski and ride school. Do you need to buy or rent any part of the uniform? Do you need to provide any part of the uniform? What's the pay structure? Is any training provided? Is training paid or unpaid? Do you get showup pay? Is employee housing available? The list of questions is endless and they depend upon your unique needs. Do your homework and you may be out instructing on the slopes this winter.