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 & Snowboard School Assistant Manager is responsible for delivering high-quality guest and employee experiences while supporting the overall success of ski and snowboard school operations. This role oversees all or key components of program delivery within their team. 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">Lead daily operations, including training, scheduling, payroll, and performance management.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Maintain a strong on-hill presence to provide instructor coaching, support, and quality oversight.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Promote and reinforce consistent safety messaging, ensuring instructors communicate and model safe practices for guests and employees at all times.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Partner with managers, assistant managers, leads, specialist and product sales & services teams to ensure lessons and programs are executed effectively.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Oversee operations for daily retail lessons, seasonal programs, and specialty offerings.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Manage resources, labor, and financial performance while aligning with department and business goals.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Engage directly with guests to resolve concerns, gather feedback, and enhance overall satisfaction.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Foster a culture of safety, accountability, clear communication, and continuous improvement across the team.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">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 </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">PSIA/AASI Level 2 or higher - preferred </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Minimum of three years as a full-time instructor - preferred </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Have current professional instructor certification - preferred </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 speak, read and write English fluently. Verbal communication in person and via telephone with guests, instructors and management - required. </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook) - required. </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Excellent guest service and communication skills. Must be organized and detail oriented.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Knowledge of V/BC Ski & Snowboard School operations - preferred. </li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px">Prior Vail Resorts experience - preferred. </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 515037 Reference Date: 06/01/2026 Job Code Function: Ski & Ride School

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

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