Adult Group Lesson Instructor

Hiring PSIA/AASI Certified Ski and Snowboard Instructors; please attach current certification to application.

Full Time & Part Time Positions Available

Seasonal Position

Approximate Work Dates: 12/02/26 through 04/04/27

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who want to teach others how to ski and snowboard. As an Adult Group Lesson Instructor, your primary role will be introducing people to the sport for their first time. You will also guide guests’ progress from beginner to intermediate and beyond. You may be required to teach Children’s Lessons (Group and Private) as business requires.

Prior instructing experience is valued and a passion for working with people is required.

• Check schedule from a computer or smartphone.
• Attend the Morning Meeting with your supervisors and fellow instructors.
• Greet guests and assign to levels; ensure their equipment is properly adjusted.
• Work with other instructors to assess guests and their movements; split classes based on abilities/goals/guest requests.
• Utilize Pro Card;
  Ski School Software, to make class lists and pro-verified levels.
• Strong focus on safety, both physical and emotional.
• Introduce the lesson and develop rapport with the group.
• Determine guests’ goals and develop a plan.
• Guide practice and check for understanding.
• Strive to exceed guest expectations and create lasting memories.
• Have fun!
• Debrief the learning experience and preview the next steps. Encourage guests to return and continue their learning.
• Work in physically demanding environment where inclement weather may exist.
• Apply reasoning skills when confronted with varying situations including but not limited to guest injury/illness, group dynamics, terrain options etc.
• Sign out on Pro Card to confirm student count and pay.

• Excited to work with adults and a willingness to work with 3 – 14 year olds as well.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA. We are not sponsoring work visas at this time.
• Must be able to ski/ride safely on Blue Terrain, at a minimum.
• Strong communication skills; in-person, telephone, and text/email.
• Works well with others; guests, instructors, supervisors, other resort employees.
• Ability to handle fast-paced environment; multi-task.
• PSIA/AASI Certification is preferred.
• Must be able to work full time over the busy holiday weeks/weekends; 19 required days throughout the season.
• High school diploma preferred.

• Employee Season Ski Pass
• Dependent Season Pass for Full Time or Discounted Dependent Season Pass for Part Time
• 10 $ 75 Friends and Family Lift Tickets (Not for Resale)
• Seasonal Access to Ski + Snowboard School Locker Room and Use of Uniform
• +/- 40 Hours of Paid Training for All New Hires and Access to Free Continuing Education
• Reimbursement for PSIA/AASI Certification Exam Fees upon Successful Pass of Assessment
• Accrued Paid Sick Leave
• Discounted Meals
• Discounted Employee Shuttles
• Real Deal Lift Tickets that give access to Free Skiing at many Colorado Resorts
• $50 Lift Tickets at Vail Resort-owned ski areas
• Discounted Ski + Snowboard School for friends and family (subject to availability)
• Discounted Lodging (subject to availability)
• Discounts at the resort’s retail outlets

• Rates for Assigned Teaching: $21 – 38/hr
• Base Hourly (for meetings and mandatory training): $17 – 25/hr
• Dependent on PSIA/AASI Certification + Total Lesson Teaching Hours accumulated over the past 10 years.

Successful Completion of Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Background Check will be required for those who are extended a job offer. Failure to disclose history as well as convictions of felony and serious misdemeanors may disqualify you from employment as an instructor. Serious misdemeanors can be, but not limited to, crimes of violence and crimes that speak to a person’s honesty and integrity, such as perjury or theft.