Certified Snowboard Instructor

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 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 comes first).

• Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family, and free ski lessons
• Additional 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 deliver quality instruction to groups and individuals, providing world‑class guest service in a safe and fun environment. Full and part‑time positions are available.

• Starting wage: $21.00/hr – $64.34/hr (minimum base wages; instructors may earn more with teaching incentives)
• Employment type:
  
  Winter seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift type:
  Part‑time hours available; full‑time instructors may not have a guaranteed 40‑hour week – scheduled hours vary with business volume
• Minimum age: 16 years
• Housing available:
  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, and 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 communication in English
• Comfortable working with guests of all ages, including children 3 years and older
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays and meet minimum scheduling requirements
• Placement contingent on successful completion of training and meeting skill, guest‑service, and safety standards

The role requires background check clearances by the State of Pennsylvania, to be completed before work can begin.

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.