Assistant Manager: Competition Services - Hourly

Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl, Inc.; Town of Hunter (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes

Discounted lift tickets for friends/fm

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Training & development

Referral program

Job summary

Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl, Inc. is seeking seasonal ski school instructors for the 2026/2027 winter season. In this role you will oversee daily instruction, help curriculum development, and assign coaches within the Ski and Ride School.

You must have 1–3 years of instructor experience and a PSIA/AASI certification, with supervisory experience preferred. The position requires flexibility, including nights, holidays, and weekends, and there is no housing provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Current PSIA/AASI or equivalent certification required.
• USSS Level 100 or higher.
• 1–3 years ski/snowboard instructor experience and 1 year supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily instruction at Ski and Ride School including curriculum development for athletes, scheduling, and assigning coaches in appropriate groups.
• Manage terrain needs for the variety of competition programs.
• Assist with administrative duties including hiring, scheduling, training, payroll, managing equipment inventory and reporting on guest feedback.
• Monitor and document competition coach performance and behavior to provide feedback and escalation if necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Adhere to all safety related programs including policy training and incident reporting.
• Coordinate with other management, departments, and third-party organizations as needed.
• Participate in leadership forums providing feedback and input on school operations, training, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Instructor experience

Supervisory experience

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PSIA/AASI Certification

USSS Level 100+

Job description

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

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

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $25.00 - $32.14
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily instruction at Ski and Ride School including curriculum development for athletes, scheduling, and assigning coaches in the appropriate groups and providing support with instruction as needed with in the competition department which includes, but not limited to from Alpine race, Freestyle, Freeski/Slopestyle, and Snowboard Programming
• Manage terrain need for the variety of competition programs
• Assist with administrative duties including hiring, scheduling, training, payroll, managing equipment inventory and reporting on guest feedback.
• Monitor and document competition coach performance and behavior to provide meaningful feedback and direction, including recognition, correction action, or escalation if necessary
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Adhere to all safety related programs including policy training and incident reporting
• Coordinate with other management, departments, and third-party organizations as needed
• Participate in leadership forums providing feedback and input on school operations, training, and continuous improvement opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Current PSIA/AASI or equivalent certification required
• USSS Level 100 or higher
• 1-3 years ski/snowboard instructor experience and 1 year of supervisory experience required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Able to meet the physical demands of ski and ride training and drills
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English

The expected pay range is $25.00 - $32.14. 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.