Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor

Overview

Join to apply for the Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor role at Vail Resorts
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Join to apply for the Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor role at Vail Resorts
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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 is first).

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary. Experience the best office in the world teaching skiing and snowboarding to guests of all ages. Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructors will deliver quality ski/snowboard 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/hr - $35/hr
• Pay range reflects minimum base wages; instructors may have opportunities to earn more with additional teaching incentives
• Employment Type:
  
  Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type:
  Part Time hours available
• Minimum Age:
  At least 16 years of age
• Housing Availability:
  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, 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
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• Must be willing to work weekends/holidays
• Placement as an instructor is contingent upon successfully completing training and meeting the minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards

The expected pay range is $21/hr - $35/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: 06/05/2025

Job Code Function:
Ski/Snow School

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other
• Hospitality