Child Care Attendant

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 June 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:
Organize, coordinate and supervise the daily operations of a specific age group of childcare, program or group of activities.

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $22.19/hr 

• Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026 

• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 

• Housing Availability: Yes 

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide superior service to our Customers (internal and external) at all times. Follow the Resort’s etiquette guidelines.
• Provide a fun environment for other co-workers, parents and especially the children.
• Work in conjunction with child care senior management to plan daily programs.
• Effectively handle customer issues relating to the center.
• Communicate effectively with parents and properly with children.
• Perform opening and closing duties.
• Required to change diapers and or accidents children may have Attend staff meetings and other special trainings.
• Plan and carry out age appropriate activities.
• Serve children meals and encourage autonomy.
• Maintain high levels of hygiene in children.
• Provide a safe environment for children at all times.
• Ensure rooms are kept in a tidy manner throughout the day.
• Follow correct procedures during check in and check out process.
• Efficiently communicate with other caregivers in regards to child information and care.
• Work effectively as a team to be able to provide the highest level of expertise in all areas of child development.
• Take initiative to see what needs to be done.
• Maintain daily child report cards and review them with parents.
• Provide a fun, enjoyable, and respectful atmosphere.
• Ensure that all state-daycare licensing requirements are maintained.
• Maintain records of children such as accident reports, registration forms etc.
• Communicate with office pertaining to revenue payments and drop-ins.
• Alert management when supplies are low and toys or equipment is worn.
• Provide information such as daily rates and activities to guests when appropriate.
• Perform other related jobs as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Daily lifting and bending.
• Standing, hiking or walking.
• Tolerate hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to tolerate high levels of stress and high levels of noise.
• High School education, with 6 months of childcare experience or study in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of childcare program development and implementation.
• Enjoyment of and enthusiasm for childcare.
• Excellent team building and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• CPR, first aid and food handlers training, with certification desirable.
• Ability to pass a background check and TB test

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $22.19/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  514408
Reference Date: 04/17/2026 
Job Code Function: Children's Center