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How much do riding instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for riding instructor in Utah is $14.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.12 and $15.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a riding instructor do?

As a riding instructor, your primary responsibilities are to provide lessons to students. You often work with both the horse and the rider to teach them skills and help them bond as a pair. Your duties include sharing technique and teaching riders how to communicate with their horses. You also teach horse ownership skills, like saddling, grooming, and cleaning stables. Although no formal qualifications are required, you may need certification through an entity such as the American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA) or the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) to find employment. Other than horsemanship skills, you also need excellent communication and organizational skills.

What does a riding instructor do?

A riding instructor teaches individuals or groups how to ride horses safely and effectively. Their responsibilities include instructing students on proper riding techniques, horse care, and safety procedures. They may work with riders of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, and can specialize in disciplines such as dressage, jumping, or western riding. Riding instructors also ensure the well-being of both the students and horses during lessons. They often work at riding schools, stables, or private facilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a riding instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Riding Instructor, you need strong equestrian skills, knowledge of horse care, and relevant certifications such as BHS or CHA accreditation. Familiarity with safety protocols, tack and equipment, and lesson planning tools is essential. Patience, clear communication, and the ability to motivate and build trust with students are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure effective, safe instruction and foster positive learning experiences for riders of all levels.

What are some common challenges riding instructors face when working with students of varying skill levels?

Riding Instructors often work with students who have a wide range of abilities, from beginners to advanced riders. A common challenge is tailoring lessons to meet each student's individual needs while ensuring safety and engagement for everyone. Instructors must be patient, adaptable, and skilled at clear communication, as well as adept at managing group dynamics and addressing nervousness or fear in new riders. Building trust with both students and horses is essential, and progress may require creative problem-solving and ongoing assessment of each rider’s development.

What is the difference between Riding Instructor vs Horse Trainer?

AspectRiding InstructorHorse Trainer
CertificationsRiding certifications, teaching credentialsHorse training certifications, equine behavior knowledge
Work EnvironmentEquestrian centers, riding schools, stablesTraining facilities, farms, stables
Employer & Industry UsageEquestrian schools, riding academies, private lessonsBreeding farms, training yards, professional trainers

While both Riding Instructors and Horse Trainers work with horses, Riding Instructors focus on teaching riders of all skill levels how to ride safely and effectively. Horse Trainers primarily work on training horses to improve their behavior, performance, or suitability for specific disciplines. The roles often overlap, but the main difference lies in their focus: rider education versus horse development.

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Infographic showing various Riding Instructor job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,705 per year, or $14.8 per hour.

Children's Manager: Ski & Ride School

Park City, UT

Park City Mountain
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$58K - $84K/yr

Full-time

Vision, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

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

This is a new and exciting leadership role responsible for shaping the vision, development, and delivery of all children's programming and activities across Park City Ski & Ride School (SRS), supporting both Mountain Village and Canyons Village operations.

As the resort's subject matter expert for children's products, the Children's Manager champions innovation in how children learn, explore, and connect with the mountain. This role leads the creation of engaging, age-appropriate experiences that blend skill development, adventure, creativity, and storytelling to inspire a lifelong love of skiing and riding.

The Children's Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all children's lessons, ensuring consistent, high-quality guest and employee experience aligned with enterprise standards. By continuously evolving lesson experiences, introducing innovative activities, and creating memorable mountain adventures tailored to different developmental stages, this role helps elevate the guest experience and differentiate Park City's children's offerings.

This leader fosters a culture of continuous improvement, creativity, and operational consistency while empowering teams to deliver safe, engaging, and memorable experiences for every child and family.

Job Specifications: 

  

  • Starting Wage: $58,859.00 - $84,084.00 
  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027  
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
  • Housing Availability: No  

  

Job Responsibilities: 

Children's Product Leadership

  • Provide leadership and oversight of all children's lessons and seasonal programs at Park City Mountain.
  • Drive consistency, quality, fun, and guest experience standards across the resort.
  • Activate children's resources to elevate lesson experiences and visibility throughout the resort, both on snow and indoors.
  • Partner closely with operations leaders, trainers, and instructors to drive excellence in children's lessons, staff development, communication, compliance, and lesson delivery.

Compliance & Operational Standards

  • Ensure all children's lessons operate in compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
  • Continually identify opportunities to elevate all aspects of children's operations, including:
    • On-snow instruction and lesson delivery
    • Rental processes and equipment management
    • Lunch supervision and procedures
    • Indoor play and learning facilities
    • Guest check-in and pick-up processes

On-Snow Resources & Product Development

  • Develop and maintain engaging on-snow teaching resources that improve lesson effectiveness and guest progression.
  • Establish and manage children's teaching tools, terrain usage recommendations, progression pathways, and lesson support materials.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation within children's programming and curriculum development.

Technology & Systems Leadership

  • Demonstrate expertise in Lesson Connect, SRS operational systems, and My Epic applications.
  • Serve as, or support, Lesson Connect Resort Champions.
  • Assist with training, implementation, adoption, troubleshooting, and day-to-day operational support of My Epic and other SRS systems.
  • Develop resources and best practices that help instructors utilize technology effectively to enhance guest service and lesson delivery.

Instructor Development & Training Support

  • Partner with the SRS Training Team to develop, support, and deliver training related to children's products and teaching techniques.
  • Serve as a resource and mentor for trainers, team leads, and instructors working within children's programs.
  • Collaborate with leadership teams to identify, develop, and support future leaders within children's programming.

Job Requirements: 

Required Qualifications

  • PSIA/AASI Level I Certification (or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of children's Ski & Ride School operations.
  • Experience working in a large Ski & Ride School environment.
  • Strong understanding of children's programming, teaching techniques, and guest service best practices.
  • Experience leading and developing instructors and frontline teams.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work across multiple resort locations and effectively manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PSIA/AASI Level III Certification (or equivalent).
  • Previous leadership experience as a supervisor, trainer, team lead, or manager within Ski & Ride School operations.
  • Experience developing and delivering training programs.
  • Experience working with Ski & Ride School operational systems and technology implementation initiatives.

Key Competencies

  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Children's Program Expertise
  • Operational Excellence
  • Training & Facilitation
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Guest Experience Focus
  • Organizational Agility
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Technology Adoption & Support
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation

The expected pay range is $58,859.00 - $84,084.00. 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 institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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  516865
Reference Date: 08/22/2026 
Job Code Function: Ski & Ride School  

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