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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:

The coach position for our Kirkwood Development Teams will work with kids aged 6-14 in a season-long team environment. The team will train every weekend and throughout holiday periods to develop all mountain skiing and riding skills. The role requires excellent planning, communication, and programming skills. The coach will provide quality training to program participants in a safe and fun manner while upholding all California Skier Safety Act rules and regulations as well as Company guidelines. This position is dependent upon an on-hill ski or ride evaluation prior to receiving a team.

The coach position can be combined with a Ski & Ride School instructor role to provide full-time work.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $29.22/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 
• Shift Type: Part Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: Yes

Additional responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Upholding the highest levels of safety on varied terrain in a high alpine setting with varying winter weather conditions.
• Communicating with program coordinator(s), athletes, and parents on skill development and progress.
• Following all Expedition Kirkwood and company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Evaluating kids skills sets, developing a plan accordingly, and working with program coordinator(s) to make sure each group is cohesive.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Work well in a team environment
• Must pass a background check
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Excellent communication and guest service skills
• Ability to ski/ride at expert level

Preferred skills:

• Previous experience in coaching and/or working with kids
• PSIA/AASI, USASA, or USSA Certification
• Previous competitive ski/ride background
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $29.22/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 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  516222
Reference Date: 07/27/2026 
Job Code Function: Competition Services