Summary
Description
- Department: Education & Professional Development
- Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
- Classification: Full-Time / Exempt
- Location: In-office required. Located in Lakewood, CO (Denver metro).
- Salary Range: $95,000-$115,000
- Application Deadline: August 7, 2026
Position Summary
The Director of Learning Systems & Professional Development at the Professional Ski Instructors of America-American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) is responsible for modernizing how learning is designed, delivered, and experienced across PSIA-AASI while ensuring professional development remains accessible, practical, and aligned with member, snowsports school, and industry needs.
The director oversees the design, development, and continuous improvement of PSIA-AASI’s learning architecture, professional development pathways, digital learning systems, and emerging education initiatives supporting a variety of organizational constituents and professional experiences.
Working collaboratively with its counterpart, the Director of Standards, Credentialing, and Quality Assurance, as well as regional education leaders, subject matter experts, the PSIA-AASI National Team, U.S. snowsports school leaders, and internal departments, this role will create flexible, scalable, and relevant professional development experiences that reflect the evolving needs of today’s instructors, trainers, and leaders.
As part of PSIA-AASI’s FY27 transition—and as the organization’s first Director of Learning Systems & Professional Development—this individual will define and build a new function. Initial priorities include strengthening learning systems, piloting new development models, and laying the foundation for future workforce and snowsports school development initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a strategic, hands-on builder who is energized by creating something new, comfortable working without an established playbook, and skilled at turning ambiguity into clear priorities, practical systems, and measurable progress. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in the hiring of the Learning Systems & Content Manager, also a new role.
Who We Are & Why Join
The American Snowsports Education Association and its 501c6 education organization, PSIA-AASI, are dedicated to elevating the profession of snowsports instruction and strengthening the schools, instructors, and industry partners that make skiing and snowboarding accessible and inspiring across the country. Our work supports more than 30,000 individual members, hundreds of member schools, and the broader snowsports ecosystem through education, credentials, events, scholarships, and innovation.
Core Responsibilities
Shared Leadership
- Partner with the complementary education department Director of Standards, Credentialing, and Quality Assurance, to develop and execute a unified national education strategy.
- Participate in joint annual planning, shared prioritization, and coordinated implementation of educational initiatives.
- Ensure members experience a seamless learner journey from professional development through credential attainment and continued growth.
Learning Strategy & Professional Development Leadership
- Develop and lead PSIA-AASI’s national professional development strategy aligned with PSIA-AASI’s mission, strategic priorities, and member research.
- Design scalable professional development pathways that support instructor growth, leadership development, and long-term professional growth throughout the learner journey.
- Help modernize PSIA-AASI’s education delivery model to better meet the realities of today’s members, including accessibility, flexibility, affordability, and digital engagement.
- Identify opportunities to expand PSIA-AASI’s relevance through innovative learning experiences and emerging workforce development initiatives.
Learning Systems & Curriculum Architecture
- Oversee the design, structure, and continuous improvement of PSIA-AASI’s learning systems and educational architecture.
- Lead development of curriculum frameworks, progression models, and professional learning pathways.
- Ensure learning design aligns with adult learning principles, modern delivery methods, and evolving professional expectations.
- Partner with Standards & Credentialing leadership to ensure educational pathways align with national standards and assessment expectations.
Digital Learning & Learning Technology
- Lead PSIA-AASI’s digital learning strategy, including LMS evolution, eLearning architecture, webinar strategy, and digital content delivery.
- Ensure PSIA-AASI’s learning platforms create accessible, engaging, and scalable development opportunities.
- Partner with IT and operations leadership to improve technology integration, usability, reporting, and learner experience.
- Evaluate emerging technologies that enhance education delivery and learning effectiveness.
Educational Staff Development & Learning Excellence
- Help define how elite faculty expertise is leveraged to support PSIA-AASI’s evolving professional development strategy.
- In collaboration with the Director of Standards, Credentialing, and Quality Assurance and the regions, oversee the creation and implementation of a national examiner development pathway.
- Partner with regional education leaders to design learning pathways, educational resources, and development experiences that prepare instructors for success as educational staff members.
Program Innovation & Pilot Development
- Design and pilot new professional development concepts aligned with member and member school needs.
- Explore emerging education opportunities that may include: leadership development, trainer development, workforce-oriented learning, short-format or distributed education models.
- Evaluate pilot outcomes and recommend scalable future pathways.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Leverage National Team expertise through collaborative planning with the Director of Standards, Credentialing, and Quality Assurance to support professional development initiatives and learning innovation.
- Build collaborative processes that strengthen alignment while respecting regional delivery models.
- Gather feedback and insights to continuously improve professional development relevance and effectiveness.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
- Establish performance indicators tied to: participation, engagement, learner satisfaction, digital adoption, pilot success, pathway effectiveness
- Use data and member insights to improve offerings and inform future investment decisions.
Leadership Competencies
- Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strategic thinking and innovation
- Learning systems design expertise
- Adult learning and professional development leadership
- Strong stakeholder collaboration skills
- Digital learning fluency
- Change leadership
- Program and pilot design capability
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to balance vision with practical execution
- Curiosity, adaptability, and systems thinking
Qualifications: Required
- Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, adult-focused education, learning technology, human resource or organizational development, workforce development, business administration, or a related field
- 7+ years in professional education, learning systems, curriculum design, workforce development, organizational development, or related leadership roles
- Ability to ski or snowboard intermediate to advanced terrain
- Demonstrated experience designing and scaling professional learning systems
- Experience leading adult digital learning initiatives, LMS strategy, or educational technology integration
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving diverse stakeholders
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and facilitation skills
Qualifications: Preferred
- Experience in snowsports education, resort operations, or professional association environments
- Familiarity with adult learning theory, instructional design, and digital learning best practices
- Organizational leadership experience
- Experience working with subject matter experts and volunteer leadership
- Experience piloting new educational products or delivery models
- Understanding of nonprofit or membership association operations
Success Measures
- Modernization of learning architecture
- Increased digital engagement and learning participation
- Successful pilot development and evaluation
- Stronger alignment between learning pathways and member needs
- Effective National Team integration into development strategy
- Improved accessibility and flexibility of professional development offerings
- Measurable member and stakeholder satisfaction
Working Conditions
- National travel up to 20%
- Occasional evening and weekend work
- Field work / observation / experiences that require being on snow (skiing or riding)
- Participation in national events, leadership meetings, and strategic initiatives required
Compensation
- Salary range is $95,000-$115,000, commensurate with experience.
- PSIA-AASI offers a competitive benefits package including health coverage, retirement contributions, an annual wellness allowance, and flexible PTO.
Hiring Process
- Create an account and apply via Submittable, HERE
- Must submit a resume and a one-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role and relevant experience.
- Questions may be sent to Careers@TheSnowPros.org. DO NOT send application materials to this address.
- Applications open until August 7, 2026.
- There will be two rounds of interviews taking place in August with an offer to be made early September.
- Anticipated start date is September 28, 2026.
