Ski & Ride School Support Staff

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: 

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment both indoors and out? Support Staff is responsible for helping with the day to day operations of Ski School. Your day will involve anything from helping to set up fencing on the snow, to serving food, helping instructors with their students or greeting guest at check in. Everyday looks a little different in this fun, fast paced job.

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $20/hr - $21.78/hr   

• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026   

• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available  

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age   
• Housing Availability: Yes  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide high quality guest service
• Setting up fencing
• Responsible for serving food
• Preparing indoor space for guest
• Maintain a clean, safe and fun environment
• Communicate with parents and coworkers in regards to the care of the children 
• Responsible for delivering varied children's activities such as story time, games, chairlift rides and outside play 
• Be an ambassador for My Epic; provide insightful advice and friendly My Epic support to guests in need, and be knowledgeable of where guests can go for additional support

• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements: 

• 18 years of age or older - required  
• Ability to work outdoors and indoors 

• High school diploma or equivalent - required  
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

The expected pay range is $20/hr - $21.78/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  510523
Reference Date: 08/01/2025 
Job Code Function: Children's Center