Ski & Snowboard School Product Manager

Continue Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Vail Resorts provides a variety of opportunities for employees to grow in their passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.  

As you move from season to season, or begin a year-round career, you’ll continue to 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.

Our team members are the core of our mission. Providing the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests starts with you. 

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 Vail Ski & Snowboard School Product Manager is a member of the Vail Ski and Snowboard School management team who is responsible for the overall quality of all program products at the location. This position will manage a family of 50-60 instructors, while at the same time be the liaison between the Location Manager, the location supervisors, and the product sales team to ensure that all products are of the quality that will ensure our guests the Experience of a Lifetime.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $58,125
• Schedule & Availability: Full Time / Winter Seasonal
• Outlet: Vail

Job Responsibilities:

• Hiring and Training.
• Managing and coaching instructors and supervisors.
• Scheduling staff, assigning work, and booking private lessons when needed.
• Overall morale of program staff.
• Workplace safety and support of all safety initiatives.
• Quality control of all product within the program, ie. 7-14, 3-6, SB, adult, private lessons.
• Communication with Location Manager, supervisors and inside staff personnel.
• Administrative duties.
• Driving value for the company
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required, College degree - preferred.
• Minimum three years as a full time instructor for a recognized ski and snowboard school - required.
• At least two years management experience with the Vail Ski and Snowboard School - preferred
• Minimum PSIA/AASI Level 3 Certification - required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access) required.  Knowledge of RPOS is - preferred.
• Must read, speak, and comprehend English and posess writing and editing skills - required.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.  Must be organized and detail oriented - required.
• Knowledge of V/BC Ski & Snowboard School operations - preferred. 
• Prior Vail Resorts experience - preferred. 

The expected pay range is $58,125. 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  503909
Reference Date: 07/29/2024 
Job Code Function: Ski/Snow School