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: The Ski and Snowboard School Assistant Manager is responsible for creating a welcoming impression by leading the resort priorities and modeling our company’s values. This is achieved through the focus on quality control, guest and employee relations, staff performance and development, financial responsibility, communication, teamwork and administrative duties. You will supervise operations of programs, indoor and outdoor facilities/ teaching areas and will oversee daily staffing and lesson assignments. You will work with the Sr. Director, Senior Manager(s), Location Managers and Administrative Assistants as well as all other resort departments to ensure efficient management of the department and that all stakeholder needs are consistently met. Job Specifications: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Starting Wage: $ 58,461.98 - $ 68,368.69 </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Shift Type: Full Time hours available</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Housing Availability: Yes</li> </ul> Job Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Utilize available resources to monitor and maintain the quality of the teaching standards of our Pros.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Manage staffing levels to daily guest reservations and labor margins. </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Uphold and promote PSIA/AASI standards.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Manage and deliver employee performance through feedback sessions, mid-season and end of season evaluations. </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Work with the Senior Managers and Location Managers to support and achieve Guest Experience targets for the success of the overall Ski & Snowboard School.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Resolve guest complaints by utilizing guest service guidelines and accommodate special requests when appropriate.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Understand, lead and model safety standards within the department.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Ensure Pros are knowledgeable and adhere to company policies and procedures, and work schedules expectations. </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Data entry and administrative tasks including daily instructor timecard entry and accurate Pro scheduling. </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Communicate effectively with leadership, peers and other departments to create an environment of support and trust that will benefit staff and guests.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Actively engage and participate in Company sponsored Leadership Development programs and opportunities, as well as continued education in-house on- and off-snow training. </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Understand, lead and model the Company’s mission, vision and values.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Any other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> Job Requirements: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">High school diploma or equivalent</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Minimum of one year working in a Ski & Snowboard School</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Current PSIA/AASI Level 1 certification</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Microsoft Office proficiency</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Fluent in all aspects of the English language</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Advanced to expert level skiing/ snowboarding skills </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Must be able to work in a high alpine environment</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Must have excellent guest service and communication skills</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Must work well in a team</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Must be able to work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, weekdays, evenings, & holidays</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Offers may be contingent upon a post offer background check and reference checks</li> </ul> Preferred Skills: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Current PSIA/AASI Level 2 or 3 certification</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">RPOS experience</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">College degree/ experience in a relevant field</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Minimum of one year assistant manager, experience</li> </ul> The expected pay range is $ 58,461.98 - $ 68,368.69. 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 514965 Reference Date: 05/22/2026 Job Code Function: Ski & Ride School

Assistant Manager, Ski & Snowboard School (Breckenridge, CO, US) @ Vail Resorts

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