Mountain Sports Supervisor - Winter 2026/27

Location: Bend, Oregon

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• Winter season employee housing program & Summer season camping program
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
• Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts
  

*** This is a 6-Month Position: Dec. 2026 - May 2027 ***

Position Summary

The Ski & Ride School Supervisor is responsible for the daily leadership, management, and operational execution of Ski & Ride School programs across assigned base areas and products. The primary duty of this role is the management of Ski & Ride School operations and staff, including scheduling, supervision, performance management, and operational decision-making. Supervisors oversee instructors and support staff, ensure consistent delivery of high-quality guest experiences, and uphold Mt. Bachelor safety, service, and instructional standards.  
  
This role exercises independent judgment and discretion and serves as the primary operational decision-maker during assigned shifts. Program assignments vary by season and business needs.  

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

Operational Leadership  

• Lead daily Ski & Ride School operations and instructor lineups.  

• Conduct safety and operational briefings.  

• Make real-time decisions on staffing, lesson flow, and terrain usage. 

Staff Supervision & Management  

• Supervise 40–150 instructors and support staff.  

• Schedule staff and assign daily work.  

• Coach, evaluate, and document performance.  

• Influence hiring, discipline, and separation decisions. 

Guest Experience  

• Act as the service issues while balancing safety and experience.  

Administrative & Financial Oversight  

• Approve daily payroll and timekeeping.  

• Monitor inventory, sales, and staffing needs. Escalation point for guest concerns.  

• Resolve service issues while balancing safety and experience. 

Safety & Compliance  

• Enforce safety standards and manage incident response.  

Zone Ownership  

• Oversee lesson zones, signage, fencing, and professional standards. 

Secondary Function

• Teach ski or snowboard lessons on a limited basis to support operations.  

• Operate surface lifts as required.  

• Assist with snow removal, setup, and teardown.  

• Serve as acting department lead when a manager is not present.  

• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Scope

The primary focus of the supervisor is to run daily lesson operations. Assisting both staff and guests day of, and planning for future days of operation. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Number of employees supervised: 150

• Positions Supervised: Instructors & Support Staff

• Scheduling and assigning work: Instructors on a seasonal and daily basis.

• Training: Assist in implementation of training both at the beginning of the season and continuing.

• Disciplinary Actions: Yes, alongside management and tracked within instructor performance logs.

• Performance Reviews: Regular on-snow check-ins and formal ev