Certified Ski Instructor

Employee Benefits

• Free passes for employees
• Discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• Free ski lessons
• Additional discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Benefits also include 40% retail discounts and wellness benefits.

Experience the best office in the world teaching skiing and snowboarding to guests of all ages. Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor will deliver quality instruction to groups and individuals, providing world‑class guest service in a safe and fun environment. Full and Part‑Time positions available.

• Starting wage: $21.00/hr – $64.34/hr (minimum base wages; instructors may earn more with additional teaching incentives)
• Employment type:
  
  Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift type:
  Part‑time hours available; full‑time instructors may not have a guaranteed 40‑hour workweek. Scheduled hours vary with business volume.
• Minimum age: 16 years
• Housing availability:
  Yes

• Teach group and private lessons to guests of all ages and abilities.
• Deliver world‑class guest service to all guests.
• Create a safe and fun learning environment.
• Support 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.
• Willingness to work with guests of all ages and comfort with children aged 3 and older.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays and meet minimum scheduling requirements.
• Placement contingent upon completing training and meeting minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards.
• Background check clearance by the State of Pennsylvania required before work.

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 : 514650

Reference Date: 05/07/2026

Job Code Function: Ski/Snow School

Location:

Champion, PA, US