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Non-Certified Snowboard Instructor

Vail Resorts
West Dover, VT, US, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 May 2025
💰 $124,040/yr($40,000/yr$124,040/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 March 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 ski instruction to groups and individuals, providing world-class guest service in a safe and fun environment.  

 

Job Specifications:  

  • Starting Wage: $20/hr-$62.02/hr  

  •  Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026  

  •  Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time 

  • Holidays Required 

  •  Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age  

  •  Housing Availability: Yes     

  • Skill Level: Entry 
      

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 skiers 

  • Other duties as assigned  
     

Job Requirements:  

  • Must be comfortable and competent skiing 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 ski 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. 

 

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-$62.02/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position.

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