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
- RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
- 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 summary:
The primary focus of this position is to consistently meet & exceed the expectations of our internal and external guests through leadership development, top level guest experiences and service, & supervision of the daily operations of our ski and ride school. To keep our employees safe while at work. To support & develop your instructor team during their time with us.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $52,000 - $56,000 yearly
- 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:
Team
- To work towards zero employee injuries in the work place
- To meet\exceed expectation of our “on snow observation” program
- Assist in the development of the new and returning instructors in your area
- Assist in the development and presentation of training for your staff
- Oversee H.R. practices and procedures within your area including but not limited to; pay, recognition, and progressive discipline
- To be an active contributor of Supervisor meetings and to be adaptable to change when needed
Guest
- To “create memories & learning inspired through encouragement, accomplishment and friendship”
- Knowledge of Whistler Blackcomb products, special events, promotions, policies and procedures
- To oversee operational routines and all related procedures at your location
- Contact internal and external guests within specific time frames to solicit feedback and provide follow up
Results
- To monitor and review employee injury claims and work towards an increased awareness of “safety of self” in the workplace
- To be aware and monitor class ratios, daily scheduling and monitoring over time hours
Job Requirements:
- Demonstrate & practice our core values around Serve Others, Do right, Be Inclusive, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe, Have Fun.
- Excellent communication, organizational and guest service skills
- Highly motivated, energetic, enthusiastic and professional personality
- 1-2yrs in a supervisory role in some capacity
- Level 2 CSIA or CASI – desirable
- Previous experience in staff training and development
- Proven ability to coach and mentor young staff
- Capable of working effectively in a high energy, fast-paced environment
- Required to complete a satisfactory criminal record check
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 510786
Reference Date: 08/12/2025
Job Code Function: Ski/Snow School
