Assistant Manager: Ski & Ride School - Private Lessons

Vail Resorts; California; On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes for employees

Employee discounts on lodging, food, &

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training & professional development

Job summary

Kirkwood Mountain Resort is hiring for the winter season 2026/27 across multiple roles including Private Lesson Assistant Manager. The position emphasizes guest service, reservations, sales, and fulfillment for the resort's premier ski and board school.

Starting wage ranges from $27.00 to $32.14 per hour, with full‑time hours available. Applicants must be 18+ (16+ with work permit) and able to work in a fast‑paced environment. Housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficient on Microsoft applications and/or POS software.
• Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in English.
• Typing skills with an emphasis on data collection.
• Ability to answer questions and speak intelligently about all resort products.

Responsibilities

• Process lift access products and private lessons accurately and efficiently.
• Learn, understand, and communicate pricing and product offerings to guests.
• Coordinate instructor assignments with other managers and leads to ensure a top guest experience.
• Assist with scheduling, payroll, and performance feedback for instructors.

Skills

MS Office

English fluency

Typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS software

Job description

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

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Date: Oct 16, 2026

Location: Kirkwood, CA, US

Company: Kirkwood Mountain Resort

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.

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

The Private Lesson Assistant Manager is responsible for reservations, sales, and fulfillment of Kirkwood’s premier Private Ski & Board School. This is a small and tight knit department that works closely as a team to help create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. As a Private Lesson Assistant Manager, you will receive a high level of guest interaction and will be the face of our Adventure, Guiding, and Learning Center! We are looking for guest service-oriented individuals who are positive, outgoing, operate with a high level of computer proficiency, have a passion for the outdoors, are well disciplined, and take pride in their work.

Job Specifications:

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately and efficiently process lift access products and private lessons
• Comfortable with requesting guest information and data required to complete transactions
• Ability to learn, understand and effectively communicate with the guest about multiple product types and easily adapt to changing pricing and product offerings
• Make suitable recommendations on products to meet the guests’ needs and the business objectives
• Work with the Children, Adult, and EK Assistant Managers & Leads to schedule and assign the appropriate instructor to each private lesson; prioritize the guests' needs to provide an exceptional guest experience.
• Elevate the guest experience by assisting with all aspects of their visit as desired: transportation, lodging, F&B and entertainment recommendations, etc.
• Play an integral role in the planning and implementation of the Kirkwood SRS training program; Work with the SRS leadership team, trainers and staff to deliver excellent in-house training for new hires, certifications, and continuing education/professional development.
• Handle private lesson scheduling, payroll, and manage expectations for instructor performance and customer experience. Lead our Private Lesson Instructor Team and provide instructors with honest feedback based on real world observations/interactions
• Ability to handle high volume of customer interaction while delivering exceptional service; internal & external
• Create a fun and professional work experience while communicating in a courteous and respectful manner
• Professionally assist and follow through with resolution of guest complaints; handle concerns and suggestions
• Perform daily sales and closing and be held responsible for end of day point of sale audit
• Work on a computerwith a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Must be able to interact with and engage the guest while working on a computer at the same time
• Follow company/department policies and procedures
• Participate in resort and departmental trainings and development courses
• Take initiative to perform duties which facilitate operations and maintain cleanliness of your work area while paying attention to detail
• Promote and embrace Vail Resort’s Mission and Values; provide a safe work environment; implement Vail Resort’s mountain service essentials, strategies, policies and procedures
• Willing to cross-train and work in all areas and locations of Ski & Ride School, Expedition Kirkwood & Product Sales

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient on Microsoft applications and/or POS software
• Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in English
• Typing skills with an emphasis on data collection
• Ability to answer questions and speak intelligently about all resort products
• Fun, outgoing personality traits
• Take timeliness and deliverable tasks seriously
• Ability to develop a quick rapport with high end clientele
• Ability to stay calm in busy and stressful situations
• Must be at least 18 years of age, or 16 years of age with a work permit.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience with (resort) POS software
• Experienced and/or conversational in a foreign language
• Previous guest service experience
• College Degree

The expected pay range is$27.00 - $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.

Requisition ID 518309
Reference Date:10/14/2026
Job Code Function:Ski & Ride School