Ski Instructor / Guide

Is skiing your passion - do you feel most at home on the snow and in pure nature? Would you like to work in a like-minded team? How would it sound to spend your days off on skis or a snowboard in Europe's northernmost ski resort?

The ski season in Saariselkä begins at the end of November and lasts until May. The field of activity, work environment, and work community are international, diverse & inspiring. The family business Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort includes slope operations, a rental shop, restaurant Lieggâ Láávu, as well as the ski school. Now we are looking for new members for our ski school!

In the work of a ski instructor, you will mainly teach your skills in snow sports (alpine, snowboarding, cross-country skiing & sledding) to students of all ages and levels, guide trips, and organize/plan events. Special expertise in freestyle, off-piste, and cross-country skiing is a big plus! The task is a versatile outdoor job, and is especially suitable for a passionate enthusiast of the ski resort industry. In the ski school, you will also get to work diversely in other teams of the ski resort. For the person selected for the position, we offer the opportunity for industry training.

We expect from you:

• English language skills
• Desire to learn
• Initiative and flexibility
• Solution-oriented mindset & desire to develop
• Customer service and sales mindset
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Other experience and education (language skills, education, sports skills) will be considered an advantage. It is possible to tailor the work tasks according to your skills and interests to other tasks in the resort as well.

As our employee, you will have access to diverse employee benefits, and we are able to offer a limited amount of shared accommodation or assist in finding suitable accommodation.

Apply quickly, as positions are filled as soon as suitable people are found.

Contact information: Fanni Katajamaa, fanni.katajamaa@skisaariselka.fi Workplace address: Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort Ltd, 99830, Saariselkä Advertisement posted: 8.9.2026 Application period ends: 31.10.2026 Työmarkkinatori advertisement number: 41b483e7-e369-4513-b59c-b932cb0ddc12

Source: Työmarkkinatori's customer information system.