Non-Certified Ski Instructor

Experience the best office in the world teaching Snow sports to guests of all ages. Instructors will deliver quality ski instruction to groups and individuals, providing world‑class guest service in a safe and fun environment.

• 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

Starting Wage: $20.00/hr

Pay range reflects minimum base wages; instructors may have opportunities to earn more with additional teaching incentives.

Employment Type:

Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Shift Type:
Full Time and Part Time hours available. For Full-Time Instructors, a 40‑hour workweek is not guaranteed. Scheduled hours will vary depending on business volume.

Minimum Age:
At least 16 years of age

Housing Availability:
Yes

• Teach group and private lessons
• Work with guests of all ages, with a focus on children
• Deliver world‑class guest service
• Create a safe and fun learning environment
• Support all needs of the snow sports school: inclusive of scanning, running surface lifts, facilitating lunch, fitting equipment
• Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong skiers
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be comfortable and competent skiing on groomed blue terrain
• Must be willing to work with guests of all ages and have a strong level of comfort with children aged 3 and older
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• Must be willing to work weekends/holidays and meet minimum scheduling requirements.
• Must be comfortable being in ski boots for extended period of time
• Placement as an instructor is contingent upon successfully completing training and meeting the minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards.
• As a Non‑Certified Ski Instructor, you have the ability to be a flexible employee who works across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one‑resort mentality which could include:
  • Lift Experience
  • Mountain Activities
  • Food and Beverage Support
  • Base Area Operations
  • Retail Rental Operations
• Additional requirements for hires under age 18:
  Submission of a Parental Consent Form upon hire, along with other applicable documents required by state law; such as a work permit, physician's note, and/or proof of birthdate
• The expected pay range is $20.00/hr this is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. 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