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Certified Snowboard Instructor

Vail Resorts
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 May 2026
💰 $128,680/yr($42,000/yr$128,680/yr)

About the role

 

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: 

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.  

 

Job Specifications: 

  • Starting Wage: $21.00/hr - $64.34/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 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • 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 inclusive of scanning, running surface lifts, facilitating lunch, fitting equipment 

  • Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong skiers and riders 

  • Other duties as assigned 

 

Job Requirements: 

  • 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 with guests of all ages and have a strong level of comfort with children aged 3 and older 

  • Must be willing to work weekends/holidays and meet minimum scheduling requirements.  

  • Placement as an instructor is contingent upon successfully completing

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