Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first). Employee Benefits • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Employee Assistance Program • Excellent training and professional development • Referral Program To Learn More, please review the <a href="https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=en_US" target="_blank">Benefits Eligibility Summary</a> Job Summary: Experience the best office in the world teaching skiing to guests of all ages. Certified Ski Instructors will deliver quality ski instruction to groups and individuals, providing world class guest service in a safe and fun environment. Full and Part Time positions available. Job Specifications: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Starting Wage: $21.00/hr - $64.34/hr </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:none"> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Pay range reflects minimum base wages; instructors may have opportunities to earn more with additional teaching incentives </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027. </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available. For Full-Time Instructors, a 40-hour workweek is not guaranteed. Scheduled hours will vary depending on business volume. </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Housing Availability: Yes </li> </ul> Job Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Teach group and private lessons </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Work with guests of all ages and abilities. </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Deliver world class guest service to all guests </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Create a safe and fun learning environment </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support all ski school needs inclusive of scanning, running surface lifts, facilitating lunch, fitting equipment </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong skiers and riders </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Other duties as assigned </li> </ul> Job Requirements: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Minimum PSIA/AASI instructor Level 1 certification or ISIA equivalent and above </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be able to communicate fluently in English </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be willing to work with guests of all ages and have a strong level of comfort with children aged 3 and older </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be willing to work weekends/holidays and meet minimum scheduling requirements. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Placement as an instructor is contingent upon successfully completing training and meeting the minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards. </li> </ul> The expected pay range is $21.00/hr - $64.34/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors. In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers. Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Requisition ID 514699 Reference Date: 05/07/2026 Job Code Function: Ski & Ride School

Certified Ski Instructor (Leavenworth, WA, US) @ Vail Resorts

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