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Non Certified Ski Instructor

Vail Resorts
Bennington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Oct 2025
💰 $40,000/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 ski instruction to groups and individuals, providing world-class guest service in a safe and fun environment.

 

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $20.00/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 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.

 

As a Non-Certified Ski 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 $20.00/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 attendance at or graduation from an educational instit

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