Title:  Ski 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 Epic 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.

Job 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

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Description:

The Ski and Snowboard School Support Staff is responsible for many aspects of the day-to-day operations in the Ski and Ride School. Staff members will be responsible for the image, appearance, and functionality of indoor facilities and outdoor teaching areas, including daily set up and tear down, lunch service, and assistance with check-in and check-out procedures of child students. Staff members will also spend time with small children performing indoor activities, assisting in ski school classes and helping to motivate children when necessary. On-hill skiing and riding with students and classes alongside Ski Instructors may take place if the candidate is interested and the need is there.

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage:  $20.00 - $21.35 / hour
• Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time & Part Time

Job Responsibilities: 

• Working with small children to facilitate appropriate games and activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Assist with ski school classes as necessary.
• Assist with daily check-in and check-out of students
• Daily set up and tear down of outdoor teaching areas with an emphasis on attention to detail to present an area that is sharp, professional in appearance, and consistently set up to optimally utilize teaching terrain and teaching tools within the area.
• Daily set up and tear down of indoor facilities with an emphasis on attention to detail to present an area that is clean, orderly, welcoming, and conducive to operating efficiently.
• Ability to keep and maintain a clean and orderly facility that accommodates daily high-volume guest flow.
• Other Duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Experience in a fast paced, service-based environment
• Experience working with children
• Basic computer Skills
• Fluent in all aspects of the English language
• Ability to work outdoors in a high alpine environment for extended periods
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Strong communication skills with a wide variety of guests and employees
• Pass background check
• Intermediate to advanced Skier/Snowboarder
• Willing to complete a modified basic training for ski/snowboard pros
• Experience working with/teaching children

The expected pay range is $20.00 - $21.35. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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  496526
Reference Date: 07/13/2023 
Job Code Function: Ski/Snow School