Certified Snowboard Instructor

Calling all blue+ level skiers – now hiring instructors for the 2026/27 season! Learn more here.

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 15 th or until the positions are filled – whichever comes 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 skiing and snowboarding to guests of all ages. Certified ski or snowboard instructors will deliver quality instruction to groups and individuals, providing world‑class guest service in a safe and fun environment. Full‑time and part‑time positions available.

• Starting wage: $21.00 /hr – $64.34 /hr (pay range reflects minimum base wages; instructors may earn more with additional teaching incentives).
• Employment type:
  
  Winter seasonal 2026/2027.
• Shift type:
  Part‑time with hours available. For full‑time instructors a 40‑hour work week is not guaranteed; scheduled hours vary with business volume.
• Minimum age: 16 years.
• Housing availability:
  No.

• Teach group and private lessons.
• Work with guests of all ages and abilities.
• Deliver world‑class guest service to all guests.
• Create a safe and fun learning environment.
• Support all ski‑school needs, including scanning, running surface lifts, facilitating lunch, fitting equipment.
• Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong skiers and riders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum PSIA/AASI Instructor Level 1 certification or ISIA equivalent and above.
• Fluent in English.
• Willing to work with guests of all ages and comfortable with children aged 3 +
• Willing to work weekends/holidays and meet minimum scheduling requirements.
• Placement contingent upon completing training and meeting minimum skill, guest‑service and safety standards.

The expected pay range is $21.00 /hr – $64.34 /hr. 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

Reference Date: 05/07/2026

Job Code Function:
Ski/Snow School

Nearest major market:
Kenosha

Nearest secondary market:
Milwaukee