Certified Snowboard Instructor

Employee Benefits

• Free passes for employees and discounted lift tickets for friends and family plus free ski lessons
• 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 are available.

• Starting wage: $21.00/hr – $64.34/hr
• Employment type:
  
  Winter seasonal (2026/2027)
• Shift type:
  Part‑time hours available; full‑time instructors 40‑hour work week is not guaranteed and hours vary with business volume
• Minimum age: 16 years
• Housing availability: none

• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum PSIA/AASI instructor Level 1 certification or ISIA equivalent and above
• Fluency in English
• Comfort working with guests of all ages, including children aged 3 and older
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays and meet minimum scheduling requirements
• Successful completion of training and meeting minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards
• Completion of authorized background checks by the State of Pennsylvania required prior to start date

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.