Ski & Ride School 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:

Support all administrative and payroll operations of the Ski & Snowboard School, including but not limited to all instructor onboarding, offboarding, payroll entry, data entry, tracking, and reporting operations.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $20.74/hr - $25.40/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for instructor payroll and handling any payroll corrections or problems and facilitate audits
• Administrative support for the Ski and Snowboard School managerial staff including, but not limited to data entry, correspondence and reports.
• Serve as departmental resource for payroll, benefits, human resources, reports and general questions.
• Assist with departmental Onboarding and Offboarding process.
• Support Training department with reporting, tracking, and scheduling. 
• Assist as needed in various aspects of Ski School operations – this may include working with guests, children, or at times working outdoors (operating surface lifts, scanning, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School degree or equivalent
• 1 + year office and administrative/clerical experience.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word)
• Provide top-tier guest connections and service
• Ability to work independently for extended periods of time.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and a strong problem-solver
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work under tight deadlines and changing priorities with accuracy, dependability, and a positive attitude.
• Fluent English Language skills

Preferred skills:

• College degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of V/BC Ski & Snowboard School operations
• Prior Vail Resorts experience
• Working knowledge of company systems— EpicEmployee, PeopleSoft, ProConnect

The expected pay range is $20.74/hr - $25.40/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  511064
Reference Date: 08/29/2025 
Job Code Function: Administrative