Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor

3 weeks ago


Truckee, United States Northstar California Resort Full time

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 skiing and snowboarding to guests of all ages. Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructors will deliver quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals, providing world class guest service in a safe and fun environment.

Job Specifications:

  • Expected Pay Range: $21.00 - $62.52 / hour

  • Shift & Schedule Availability: Full and Part Time available

    • Holidays Required

  • Other: Must be certified by an accredited Snowsports governing body

Job Responsibilities:

  • Teach group and private lessons

  • Work with guests of all ages and abilities.

  • Deliver world class guest service to all guests

  • Create a safe and fun learning environment

  • Support all ski school needs inclusive of scanning, running surface lifts, facilitating lunch, fitting equipment

  • Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong skiers and riders

  • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

  • Experience Level: minimum of 1+ years required

  • Minimum PSIA/AASI instructor Level 1 certification or equivalent and above

  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English

  • Must be willing to work weekends/holidays

  • Placement as an instructor is contingent upon successfully completing training and meeting the minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards.

The expected pay range is $21.00 - $62.52. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 503642
Reference Date: 07/16/2024
Job Code Function:Ski/Snow School



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