Adv: Comp Teams Coach

Vail Resorts; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski/Mountain Perks

40% Retail discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional开发

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in South Lake Tahoe is hiring motivated coaches to join our seasonal programs for Alpine, Freestyle, Race and Snowboard. Youll provide a safe, positive training environment and help athletes reach their potential, with weekend and holiday schedules in mind.

Starting wage ranges from $21.00 to $27.00 per hour for Winter Seasonal 2026/2027, housing is not available, and applicants must be 18+ with a USSA/USASA coaching certification preferred or willingness to complete training.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience coaching or racing in snow sports preferred or willingness to complete training.
• Ability to work weekends and some holidays.
• Must be 18+ years old and able to ski/ride in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, positive environment for athletes to develop fundamental skills.
• Work within seasonal and daily plans to deliver the best training environment.
• Set goals with athletes and inspire them to achieve them on and off snow.
• Develop training ideas with the coaching team and implement plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Coaching mindset

Coaching/racing experience

Education

USSS/USASA coaching certification

Job description

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

Competition Services offers programs across the disciplines of Alpine,Freestyle, Race and Snowboard, and is seekingmotivated and passionate coaches to join our staff. Through these programs, we look to provideopportunities for all our athletes to excel and enjoy their chosen sport.We are looking to fill various positions to meet our growing programs' needs.The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a multi-tasker, and a good communicator who is looking to share their passion for snow sports with the next generation, and willing to work weekends and some holidays.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $21.00/hr - $27.00/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, positive environment for athletes to develop fundamental skills and a love for the sport.
• Work within guidelines and seasonal and daily plans to provide the best possible training environment for athletes.
• Work with athletes to set goals and challenge and inspire them to achieve these goals on snow and off to reach their potential
• As part of a coachingteam,develop training ideas and implement plans based around seasonal and competition plans.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Enthusiastic team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Prior coaching and/or racing experience along with USSS/USASA coaching certification (Level 100 or higher or international equivalent) preferred, or the willingness to complete relevant professional development training.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently to a common goal.
• Ability to ski/ride and work safely in all snow surface/terrain conditions in harsh winter weather for prolonged periods of time.
• Proven ability to positively inspire athletes of all ages and skill levels

The expected pay range is$21.00/hr - $27.00/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.