Children's Center Attendant

Vail Resorts; Kirkwood (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Employee discounts

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Training and development

Referral program

Housing available

Job summary

Vail Resorts in California’s Kirkwood region is hiring for Winter Seasonal roles in the Ski & Ride School. You’ll help kids get on the snow, keep them fed during breaks, and create memorable experiences while learning and growing toward an instructor position.

Seasonal hours and a path to progression are key parts of this role. Starting wage ranges from $20.00 to $23.00 per hour, with housing options and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent Education.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• CA food handler certificate (may be obtained after accepting position).
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Able to work in inclement alpine weather.
• Criminal Background Check required.
• Willing to work holidays/weekends.
• Team player in a high alpine environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep guests and children safe at all times.
• Provide exceptional guest service and engage with kids.
• Assist in Ski & Ride School operations (food prep, check‑in, rentals, etc.).
• Prepare snacks and lunch for children.
• Assist children with food allergies and special needs.
• Communicate with guardians about child status.
• Supervise children during lessons and in center.
• Ensure proper equipment fitting and safety.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Fluent English

Education

High School or equivalent

CA food handler certificate

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.

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 Summary

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Do you want to spend your day having fun and interacting with kids? This job is an integral part of the Children's Ski and Ride School experience. You will help with getting kids out on the snow, keeping them fueled during breaks & lunch, and making their experience memorable during all the moments when they are not skiing or riding! This is a great way to work toward an instructor position if your skiing/riding skills aren’t quite there yet. This is also a great job for someone who wants to work with children in a fun environment with the opportunity to ski or snowboard as part of their job.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Keeping yourself and your guests SAFE at all times and in all situations.
• Providing exceptional guest service at all times and sharing your passion for working with kids
• Assist in operational responsibilities of Ski & Ride School programs, including but not limited to: food prep, registration process, directing guests to appropriate locations, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, cleanliness of facilities, rentals, participant check-in & check-out, among others.
• Provide a great experience for guests of all ages.
• Prepare snacks and lunch for children in Ski and Ride School.
• Assist in accommodating children with food allergies and/or special needs.
• Assist children who are tired, feel ill, or are unwilling to participate in lessons.
• Contact/communicate with guardian(s) regarding the status of their child.
• Accurately assist guests and staff with procedures and processes while organizing children.
• Ensure that guests are equipped appropriately (fitting and adjusting equipment) and working with instructors/supervisors and managers to make changes when necessary.
• Supervise children both outside during lessons and inside the children's center.
• Facilitate child security and the return of children to identified guardian(s).
• Display positive and effective communication with other attendants and instructors.

Job Requirements

• High School or Equivalent Education.
• Ability to attend all required training sessions.
• Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written).
• CA food handler certificate (may be obtained after accepting the position).
• Must have excellent guest service skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must work well in a team.
• Must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment.
• Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions.
• Must be willing to assist children.
• Must be available to work holidays and weekends.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a guest service industry with guests of all ages.
• Previous kitchen/food prep experience.
• Knowledge of local area/resort.
• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children and/or childcare.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish (optional)

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.

Requisition ID 518520

Reference Date: 10/23/2026

Job Code Function: Child Care