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Lead Children's Center

Vail Resorts
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jan 2026
💰 $49,380/yr($44,000/yr$49,380/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:

The Team Lead for Children's Ski School Support Staff will help manage the Support Staff Team, including scheduling, duty assignments and helping manage day-to-day operations. The Team Lead will also particpate in daily Support Staff duties including fitting rental equipment, running magic carpet lifts, assisting Instructors and Supervisors with students starting at age 3 outside in the begining area. The Team Lead should have experience managing people, and working with children. The should be prepared to be outside a minimum of 50% of the time.

 

Job Specifications:  

  • Starting Wage: $22.00 - $24.69/hr  
  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026  
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
  • Housing Availability: Yes 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Keeping yourself and your guests SAFE at all times and in all situations. 
  • Providing exceptional guest service at all times; sharing your passion for working with kids. 
  • Assist in operational responsibilities of Ski & Ride School programs, including but not limited to: food prep, registration process, directing guests to appropriate locations, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas and cleanliness of indoor facilities. 
  • Provide an excellent experience for guests of all ages. 
  • Prepare snacks and lunch for children in Ski and Ride School. 
  • Assist in accommodating children with food allergies and/or special needs. 
  • Assist children who are tired, feel ill, or are unwilling to participate in lessons. 
  • Contact/communicate with guardian(s) regarding the status of their child. 
  • Accurately assist guests and staff with procedures and processes while organizing children. 
  • Ensure that guests are equipped appropriately (fitting and adjusting equipment) and working with instructors/supervisors and managers to make changes when necessary.  
  • Supervise children both outside during lessons as necessary and inside the children's center. 
  • Facilitate child security and the return of children to identified guardian(s). 
  • Display positive and effective communication with other attendants and instructors. 
  • Works with instructors to ensure proper timing for snacks, meals, laundry, etc.  
  • Prepares age appropriate meals for children ages 3 years to 13 years with adherence to allergies and special needs. 
  • Work with Managers and Admin to create weekly and monthly meal plans and create orders for necessary food and supplies. 
  • Keeps refrigerator clean, organized and stocked appropriately.  

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