Job Description

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).

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! 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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:

The Team Lead for the Ski and Snowboard School is responsible for ensuring all relevant day-to-day operational support functions are achieved to the standards set by the department. This position will be responsible and accountable for the rental shop operations, indoor facility operations and maintenance, outdoor teaching area appearance and maintenance, indoor programming for small children, the general repair and upkeep of relevant company assets. This position has approximately 35 support team members that are direct reports. This position will be responsible for scheduling to cover all three base areas of the support team operation, appropriate performance management, and be accountable to the labor budget that is established. 

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $53.50/hr  
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027  
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
• Housing Availability: Yes 

Job responsibilities: 

• Oversee the support team, including scheduling and staffing to balance the needs of the operations, the employees, and the budget, have adequate coverage in each operational area throughout the day.
• Facilitate training of employees to achieve DIN Certification, be compliant with health safety codes, and internal trainings such as hand tool safety, knife safety, cleaning chemical safety, facility set up and upkeep, and child communication training
• Appropriate performance management of support team staff including goal-setting, recognition, coaching, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with on-snow supervisors and managers to ensure facilities, processes and guest interactions are friendly, welcoming, and efficient
• In-depth understanding of rental shop processes, including how relevant paperwork is filled out and recorded, how equipment is checked in and out, how to fit and size guests for ski and snowboard equipment, repair and maintenance of rental fleet and be current with appropriate DIN Certification.
• Achieve consistent appearance and functionality of indoor facilities and outdoor teaching areas by training staff on consistent set up and tear down.
• Ability to keep and maintain a clean, orderly and safe facility that accommodates high-volume guest flow.
• Working with small children and training team members to facilitate appropriate games and activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Responsible to keep all relevant assets in good repair including rental fleet, outdoor teaching area tools and materials, and indoor facility infrastructure. Complete building maintenance requests when appropriate.
• Complete appropriate ordering process for all necessary supplies for the facility to operate.
• Assist with ski school classes as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to read/write and communicate in English.
• A minimum of 2 years experience working for a Ski and Ride School.
• PSIA/AASI certification (preferred).
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Exceptional guest service skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

Preferred skills:

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with RPOS.
• The ability to communicate in Spanish.

The expected pay range is $23.00/hr - $53.50/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 ID  515925
Reference Date: 07/14/2026 
Job Code Function: Ski & Ride School

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