Seasonal Ski Instructor
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who wants to work with children in a fast-paced and interactive environment. The ideal person has a background working with children (3-14 years old) and is an experienced leader. As a part of the leadership team, you will support a staff of instructors and indoor attendants. You will also be directly involved in our business of teaching children to ski/snowboard. Skills including; communication, organization, problem solving, and the ability to multitask while interacting with employees and guests of Ski + Snowboard School are must-have skills.
Full Time Seasonal
5 days/week
Approximate Work Dates: 11/16/26 through 04/07/27
Daily Responsibilities:
- Work with the Children's Manager to schedule & assign work to all Instructors and Indoor Attendants.
- Facilitate/attend appropriate instructor line-ups and morning meetings.
- Assign classes to instructors using ProCard.
- Greet children and parents and facilitate the check-in process. Ensure each child is signed in and out.
- Provide a welcoming and safe environment for our guests.
- Uses PSIA/AASI methods to explain and demonstrate skiing/snowboarding.
- Support instruction and care for children including: stepping in and out of skis, helping with helmets and gloves, offering bathroom breaks, ski related games, activities, entertaining children, interfacing with instructors, others supervisors, children and parents.
- Ensure timely departure and return of classes.
- Administrative Tasks such as; answering email, ensuring pay is accurate, scheduling, etc.
- Communicate with instructors weekly, daily, hourly, and minute to minute.
- Address all staff, guest, and parent issues with compassion and professionalism.
- Explain and Enforce Safety Protocols, Rules, and Regulations.
- Oversee and organize a school program; Development Squad, Ski PE, Mountain School, or Comets in partnership with the lead instructors.
- Report lunch numbers to Big Billies and all other established outlets.
- Assists in Ski School Rentals, Kitchen, and/or Snow Camp as needed.
- Assist with auditing and approving instructor wages, assuring pay is accurately updated on a daily basis.
- Observe instructors and indoor staff to identify exceptional work performance as well as areas to improve to ensure the highest level of guest service. Deliver timely feedback.
- Complete mid-season and end-of-season reviews for employees.
- Attend all appropriate departmental and company-wide meetings.
- Provide a guest experience that exceeds the guest's expectations.
- Demonstrate and maintain risk management for employees and guests.
- Respond to Incidents and Accidents professionally and quickly. Complete necessary paperwork.
- Contact parents and arrange for child pick-up if they are not acclimating to ski school environment.
Qualifications:
- Passion for working with children (3-14 years old).
- Ability to take direction and work independently.
- Must be authorized to work in the USA. We are not sponsoring work visas at this time.
- Strong communication skills; in-person, telephone, and text/email.
- Works well with others; guests, instructors, fellow supervisors, managers, directors, and other resort employees.
- Ability to handle fast paced environment; multi-task.
- Strong focus on safety and good decision making.
- PSIA/AASI certification is required.
- Leadership experience is prioritized.
- Must be able to commit to 5 days/week throughout the entire season including busy holiday weeks/weekends.
- Must be willing to work in inclement weather in a physical work environment.
- High school diploma preferred.
Benefits:
- Employee Season Ski Pass
- Dependent Season Pass
- 10 $75 Friends and Family Lift Tickets (Not for Resale)
- Issued Uniform to wear while working.
- Access to Free Continuing Education
- Reimbursement for PSIA/AASI Certification Exam Fees
- Accrued Paid Sick Leave
- Discounted Meals
- Discounted Employee Shuttles
- Real Deal Lift Tickets that give access to Free Skiing at many Colorado Resorts
- $50 Lift Tickets at Vail Resort-owned ski areas
- Discounted Ski + Snowboard School for friends and family (subject to availability)
- Discounted lodging (subject to availability)
- Discounts at the resort's retail outlets
Pay:
$28-30/hour Salary (Dependent on Experience)