Jobs · OTHR · Colorado

Competition Teams Coach Level 200

Vail Resorts · Crested Butte, CO · 3 wk ago
OTHR$21.25–$26.57/hrFull-time

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.

Benefits

  • Free ski/snowboard passes for employees
  • Employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
  • Free ski and snowboard lessons
  • 40% discount on retail purchases
  • Discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development through Epic Service
  • Referral Program

About the Role

Alpine/Freestyle/Snowboard Competition coaches provide quality ski/ride instruction and coaching of athlete development to groups and individuals in a safe and fun manner while upholding all Skier Safety Act rules/regulations and Company guidelines. This is an in-house team with foundation support and tremendous growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Uphold the highest levels of guest and personal safety on varied terrain at high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions
  • Clearly and accurately instruct assigned levels of skiing to students, both physically and verbally
  • Ensure athletes are matched to appropriate skier skill level and work with supervisors/managers to make changes when necessary
  • Assist guests to load and unload the chairlift
  • Communicate instructions and assist athletes during training sessions and competitions; lift children by the vest (if applicable)
  • Supervise athletes in training at all times; ensure return of athletes to identified guardians
  • Assist in operational responsibilities of competition service and related Ski and Ride School (SRS) programs, including registration, equipment fitting, upkeep of training areas, and facility cleanliness
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • PSIA/AASI Level 2 and/or USSA/FIS Level 200 certification
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and browser applications; basic internet navigation
  • Fluency in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written)
  • Excellent guest service and communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Ability to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment
  • Sufficient sight, speech, and hearing abilities to learn skills, follow, and provide directions
  • Availability to work holidays and weekends
  • Ability to lift, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently
  • Minimum age: 18 years

Preferred Skills

  • Previous experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring
  • Experience coaching winter sports athletes of all ages
  • Previous ski/snowboard coaching experience
  • Knowledge of the local area/resort

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $21.25/hr - $26.57/hr. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Schedule

  • Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
  • Full-time and part-time hours available

Housing is not provided for this position.

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