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Non-Certified Snowboard Instructor

Vail Resorts
Kansas City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Sept 2025
💰 $70,000/yr($40,000/yr$70,000/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 Snowsports to guests of all ages. Instructors will deliver quality snowboard instruction to groups and individuals, providing world-class guest service in a safe and fun environment.

 

Job Specifications:

  •  Starting Wage: $20/hr - $35/hr
    •  Pay range reflects minimum base wages; instructors may have opportunities to earn more with additional teaching incentives
  •  Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
  •  Shift Type: Part Time hours available
  •  Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age
  •  Housing Availability: No

 

Job Responsibilities:

  •  Teach group and private lessons
  •  Work with guests of all ages, with a focus on children
  •  Deliver world-class guest service
  •  Create a safe and fun learning environment
  •  Support all needs of the snow sports school: inclusive of scanning, running surface lifts, facilitating lunch, fitting equipment
  •  Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong snowboarders
  •  Other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements:

  •  Must be comfortable and competent snowboarding on groomed blue terrain
  •  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 able to communicate fluently in English
  •  Strong communication skills
  •  Must be willing to work weekends/Holidays
  •  Must be comfortable being in snowboard boots for extended period of time
  •  Placement as an instructor is contingent upon successfully completing training and meeting the minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards.

 

As a Non-Certified Snowboard Instructor, you have the ability to be a flexible employee who works across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one-resort mentality which could include:

  •  Lift Experience
  •  Mountain Activities
  •  Food and Beverage Support
  •  Base Area Operations
  •  Retail Rental Operations

 

Additional requirements for hires under age 18: Submission of a Parental Consent Form upon hire, along with other applicable documents required by state law; such as a work permit, physician's note, and/or proof of birthdate

 

The expected pay range is $20/hr - $35/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

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