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 Breckenridge Children Ski & Snowboard School is looking for patient, caring individuals who love working with children ages 3-6 to join our team this winter.

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr. - $31.00/hr.
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 
• Shift Type: Part Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as an on-snow specialist for 3-6 year old classes on the beginner hill  
• Ride the beginner lift with 3-6 year olds. Help children load and unload the chair lift safely 
• Assist children with bathrooms breaks when skiing on the beginner hill
• Assist with bringing children back to the children center when sick or sad
• Positive, informative and courteous communication with guests
• Help serve lunch to the children during assigned lunch times
• Additional help in the kitchen with food preparation and clean up
• Willing to assist operating learning carpets and/or provide assistance in lift lines
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements :

• Previous experience and passion for working with children - preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Fluent in all aspects of the English language
• Familiar with proper technique and safety regarding the lifting and handling of children 
• Intermediate skiing skills (comfortable on green runs - will be tested!) 
• Pass a background check
• Previous experience working in a guest service position – preferred
• Early childhood/education degree – preferred
• Conversational in the Spanish language extremely helpful - preferred

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr. - $31.00/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 ID  517572
Reference Date: 09/15/2026 
Job Code Function: Ski & Ride School

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