Experienced Administrative Assistant

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

Job Summary:

Coordinate HR related functions for the Ski & Snowboard School, including the hiring of seasonal ski/snowboard instructors, J-1 students and support staff to successfully operate the Breckenridge Ski & Snowboard School at three different on-mountain locations. Develops processes to efficiently on-board returning employees in a timely manner. During the winter season, this position will provide administrative assistance, including but not limited to: payroll processing and auditing, ordering supplies and track instructor training completion at on-mountain locations.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $21.57/hr - $29.54/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round (10-month)
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Hiring of all non-management employees: post positions, manage target levels, process applications, interview and process job offers, process data and paperwork, communication of new hires with supervisory staff. Admin assistance for hiring of management personnel
• Work closely with and assist other members of the administration and supervisory team.  Perform other projects as requested by the Senior Leadership Team of the Ski & Snowboard School
• Assist with yearly scheduling process for returning instructors
• Design the monthly instructor reward system - Peak Performer
• Tracks foot bed reimbursement process and assure compliance within set expectations
• Distribute Ski & Snowboard School employee housing allotment and its allocation to staff
• Set up of Ski & Snowboard School employees using an Access database
• Assist with development and implementation of Ski & Snowboard School uniform distribution process
• Assist with separation process of seasonal staff and ensure timely processing and submission of paperwork
• Update the Ski & Snowboard School website (breckskischoolstaff.com) and monitor the Ski & Snowboard School Facebook page
• Daily checking of BreckSkiSchoolStaff e-mail
• Provide winter seasonal administrative support at on-mountain locations including: payroll processing, auditing, ordering supplies, answer instructor questions etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Minimum of two years administrative experience
• Must have excellent guest service and communication skills
• Must work well in a team
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Fluent in English language, both written and verbal
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must be able to work flexible schedule including weekends

Preferred Skills:

• College degree
• HR/Recruiting experience
• Snow sports work experience
• ProConnect/PeopleSoft experience
• MS Access experience
• Successfactors/Paradox knowledge

The expected pay range is $21.57/hr - $29.54/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  510490
Reference Date: 07/29/2025 
Job Code Function: Administrative