About this role
<p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><b>Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!</b></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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).</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><b>Employee Benefits</b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons <br> • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles<br> • 401(k) Retirement Plan <br> • Employee Assistance Program<br> • Excellent training and professional development<br> • Referral Program</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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></span></p> <p> </p> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Job Summary: </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Experience the best office in the world teaching Snowsports to guests of all ages. Instructors will deliver quality ski instruction to groups and individuals, providing world-class guest service in a safe and fun environment. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Job Specifications: </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Starting Wage: $20/hr </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:none"> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Pay range reflects minimum base wages; instructors may have opportunities to earn more with additional teaching incentives </span></p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">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. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Housing Availability: Yes </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Job Responsibilities: </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Teach group and private lessons </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Work with guests of all ages, with a focus on children </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Deliver world-class guest service </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Create a safe and fun learning environment </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Support all needs of the snow sports school: inclusive of scanning, running surface lifts, facilitating lunch, fitting equipment </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong skiers </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Other duties as assigned </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Job Requirements: </strong></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Must be comfortable and competent skiing on groomed blue terrain </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Must be willing to work with guests of all ages and have a strong level of comfort with children aged 3 and older </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Must be able to communicate fluently in English </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Must be willing to work weekends/holidays and meet minimum scheduling requirements. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Must be comfortable being in ski boots for extended period of time </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Placement as an instructor is contingent upon successfully completing training and meeting the minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">As a Non-Certified Ski Instructor, you have the ability to be a flexible employee who works across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one-resort mentality which could include: </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Lift Experience </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Mountain Activities </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Food and Beverage Support </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Base Area Operations </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Retail Rental Operations </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Additional requirements for hires under age 18: </strong>Submission of a Parental Consent Form upon hire, along with other applicable documents required by state law; such as a work permit, physician's note, and/or proof of birthdate </span></p> </div> </div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The expected pay range is $20/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><em>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.</em></span></p> <p align="right"> </p> <p align="right"><span style="font-size:10.0px"><em>Requisition ID 514692</em><br><em>Reference Date: 05/07/2026 <br><em>Job Code Function: Ski & Ride School</em></em></span> <span style="font-size:10.0px"><em><em> </em></em></span></p>