Ski and Snowboard School Manager

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:

The Ski and Snowboard School Manager is responsible for creating a welcoming impression by leading the resort values and priorities and modeling our company’s leadership competencies. This is achieved through the focus on quality control, guest relations, sales generation, staff performance development, financial responsibility, communication, teamwork, administrative duties and self-development.

They will manage all aspects of lesson operation and conveyor lifts and growth and will oversee the location’s supervisory team to ensure all stakeholders: employees, guests, resort and business needs are consistently met. This position will work with the Director of Skier Services, Senior Manager, and all other resort departments to ensure efficient management of the department.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $77,968 - $88,169
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Successfully coach, motivate and develop a high performing team. Ensure team is aligned with the goals and values of Stevens Pass and Vail Resorts. Develop departmental leaders and prepare them for increased responsibility/accountability.
• Maintain an employee culture of inclusivity and excellence that will result in a safe, positive and engaging work environment for all. This culture to include teamwork, collaboration, positive thinking, and constant improvement to attract the best and brightest employees and motivate them to accomplish great work.
•  Implements and holds staff accountable to both Ski & Ride School & company policies and procedures.
• Resolve guest complaints by utilizing company values, and available company tools.
• Drive our business through quality control of products, labor management and safety of employees and guests.

• Collaborate with the Training Team in devising and implementing the training plan for all employees.

• Understand, Lead and model the Company’s mission, vision and values.
• Contribute to development of future strategic initiatives of the department.
• Ensure that staffing needs are in line with business needs on a daily basis
• Other job duties as assigned by management

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years proven leadership experience in SSBS or closely related field.
• PSIA/AASI Level 2 certification or equivalent
• Experience with and passion for working with children.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office applications and in adapting to unfamiliar software systems.
• English, fluency in both written and verbal
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment
• Must have excellent guest service and communication skills
• A positive, strengths-based orientation and can-do attitude.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, weekdays, evenings, & holidays
• Employment in this position is subject to a satisfactory background screening. 

The expected pay range is $77,968 - $88,169. 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  510882
Reference Date: 08/19/2025 
Job Code Function: Ski/Snow School