Lead Children's Center
Vail ResortsAbout 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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