Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more. 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).
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
Experience the best office in the world teaching Snowsports to guests of all ages. Instructors will deliver quality ski instruction to groups and individuals, providing world-class guest service in a safe and fun environment.
Job Specifications: Starting Wage:$20/hr Pay range reflects minimum base wages; instructors may have opportunities to earn more with additional teaching incentives
Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age
Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
Teach group and private lessons
Work with guests of all ages, with a focus on children
Deliver world-class guest service
Create a safe and fun learning environment
Support all needs of the snow sports school: inclusive of scanning, running surface lifts, facilitating lunch, fitting equipment
Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong skiers
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Must be comfortable and competent skiing on groomed blue terrain
Must be willing to work with guests of all ages and have a strong level of comfort with children aged 3 and older
Must be able to communicate fluently in English
Must be willing to work weekends/Holidays
Must be comfortable being in ski boots for extended period of time
Placement as an instructor is contingent upon successfully completing training and meeting the minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards.
As a Non-Certified Ski Instructor, you have the ability to be a flexible employee who works across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one-resort mentality which could include:
Lift Experience
Mountain Activities
Food and Beverage Support
Base Area Operations
Retail Rental Operations
Additional requirements for hires under age 18: Submission of a Parental Consent Form upon hire, along with other applicable documents required by state law; such as a work permit, physician's note, and/or proof of birthdate
The expected pay range is$20/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 514620
Reference Date: 05/07/2026
Job Code Function: Ski & Ride School
