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Non-Certified Ski Instructor

Vail Resorts · Crested Butte, CO · 2 mo ago
Education$20/hrFull-time

Job Summary

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About the role

Create your experience of a lifetime! Join us in the mountains where you can teach snowsports to guests of all ages 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 build a career.

Responsibilities

  • Teach group and private lessons
  • Work with guests of all ages, with a focus on children
  • Create a safe and fun learning environment
  • Support all needs of the snow sports school: inclusive of scanning, running surface lifts, facilitating lunch, fitting equipment
  • Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong skiers
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Must be comfortable and competent skiing on groomed blue terrain
  • Must be willing to work with guests of all ages and have a strong level of comfort with children aged 3 and older
  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English
  • Must be willing to work weekends/Holidays
  • Must be comfortable being in ski boots for extended period of time

Qualifications

Placement as an instructor is contingent upon successfully completing training and meeting the minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards. Role As a Non-Certified Ski Instructor, you have the ability to be a flexible employee who works across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one-resort mentality which could include:

  • Lift Experience
  • Mountain Activities
  • Food and Beverage Support
  • Base Area Operations
  • Retail Rental Operations

Skills

Must be comfortable and competent skiing on groomed blue terrain

Benefits

  • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
  • Employee Discounts: MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program

Pay

The starting wage is $20.00/hr. The pay range reflects minimum base wages; instructors may have opportunities to earn more with additional teaching incentives.

Schedule

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available

Housing

Housing Availability: Yes

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