Assistant Manager: Ski & Ride School - Hourly

Liberty Mountain Resort; Hastings (MN); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Ski passes for employees

Employee discounts on lodging and gear

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Comprehensive training and development

Referral program

Descripción de la vacante

Afton Alps in Hastings, MN, is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Ski and Snowboard School for Winter Seasonal 2026/27. You will lead frontline teams, coordinate lessons, and help deliver exceptional guest experiences on a dynamic mountain operation.

The role emphasizes staffing, training, scheduling, safety, and collaboration with other resort departments to ensure smooth guest experiences throughout the season.

Formación

• 2+ years of leadership experience in snowsports, hospitality, recreation, or a related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach, and develop frontline leads, instructors, and support staff.
• Support daily lesson operations, staffing, and service delivery.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and employee development.
• Resolve guest concerns and drive guest satisfaction.
• Assist with payroll administration, labor management, and operational reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with other resort departments to support seamless guest experiences.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Educación

PSIA-AASI certification

Descripción del empleo

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

Hastings, MN, US

Company: Afton Alps

Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

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.

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 Assistant Manager, Ski and Snowboard School is responsible for creating a welcoming impression by leading the resort priorities and modeling our company’s values. This role supports daily operations by leading frontline leads and instructors, coordinating lesson delivery, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. This role assists with staffing, training, scheduling, and operational execution while promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and service excellence.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage:$27.00/hr -$32.14 /hr
• Employment Type:Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type:Full Timehours available
• Minimum Age:At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:No

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop frontline leads, instructors, and support staff.
• Support daily lesson operations, staffing, and service delivery.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and employee development.
• Resolve guest concerns and drive guest satisfaction.
• Assist with payroll administration, labor management, and operational reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with other resort departments to support seamless guest experiences.

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of leadership experience in Snowsports, hospitality, recreation, or a related field.
• Experience leading teams and supporting daily operations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods.
• PSIA-AASI certification and resort operations experience preferred.

The expected pay range is$27.00/hr -$32.14 /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.