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 Benefits Eligibility Summary
[https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=en_US]
Job Summary:
Experience the best office in the world teaching skiing and snowboarding to
guests of all ages. Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructors will deliver quality
ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals, providing world class guest
service in a safe and fun environment. Full and Part Time positions available.
Job Specifications:
* Starting Wage: $21.00/hr - $64.34/hr
* Pay range reflects minimum base wages; instructors may have opportunities
to earn more with additional teaching incentives
* Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027.
* 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.
* Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age
* Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
* Teach group and private lessons
* Work with guests of all ages and abilities.
* Deliver world class guest service to all guests
* Create a safe and fun learning environment
* Support all ski school needs inclusive of scanning, running surface
lifts, facilitating lunch, fitting equipment
* Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong skiers and riders
* Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
* Minimum PSIA/AASI instructor Level 1 certification or ISIA equivalent and
above
* Must be able to communicate fluently in English
* Must be willing to work with guests of all ages and have a strong level of
comfort with children aged 3 and older
* Must be willing to work weekends/holidays and meet minimum scheduling
requirements.
* Placement as an instructor is contingent upon successfully completing
training and meeting the minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards.
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 514743
Reference Date: 05/07/2026
Job Code Function: Ski & Ride School