Alpine Race Coach

Liberty Mountain Resort; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Vail Resorts, Inc. is hiring for winter season coaching roles across Alpine, Freestyle, and Snowboard programs. The positions offer competitive hourly wages and access to employee perks, including ski passes, discounts, and training opportunities.

Positions run during Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 with a minimum age of 18. Applicants should be enthusiastic team players with strong communication and a willingness to complete required coaching certifications.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills.
• Coaching and/or racing experience preferred or willingness to complete training.
• Ability to ski/ride and work safely in winter conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, positive environment for athletes to develop fundamental skills.
• Work within guidelines and seasonal plans to deliver quality training environments.
• Set goals with athletes and inspire progress on snow and off.
• Develop and implement training ideas aligned with seasonal and competition plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Enthusiastic team player

Excellent oral and written komunikasi?

Education

USSS/USASA coaching certification (Level 100 or higher) or international equivalent

Job description

Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more.

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.

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

The Competition Center is seeking motivated and passionate coaches to join our staff. The Competition Center offers programs across the disciplines of Alpine, Freestyle and Snowboard, and through these programs, we look to provide opportunities 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. Our programs run weekends and holidays with options to coach at camps built around other competition experiences.

Job Specifications

Starting Wage: $20.00/hr-$23.00/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 coaching team, 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$20.00/hr-$23.00/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.