Ski School Support Staff

Vail Resorts; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes

40% discounts

401(k)

EAP

Training & development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Sacramento, California, is hiring for Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 as Ski School Support Staff. This role involves assisting with ski school operations, guest check-in/out, rental setup, and child-friendly activities in a fast-paced resort environment.

Starting wage is $20.00 to $23.00 per hour. Full-time and part-time shifts available. Housing not provided. Applicants must be at least 14, pass a background check, and be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in a fast-paced, service-based environment
• Fluent in all aspects of English language
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Strong communication skills with a wide variety of guests and employees
• Strong computer skills, typing, and data entry preferred
• Early childhood care experience preferred
• Ski or snowboarding experience to assist lessons as necessary preferred
• Successfully pass the background check required

Responsibilities

• Daily reservation and sales processing on our resort operating systems.
• Daily set up and tear down of indoor facilities, including work areas, with an emphasis on attention to detail to present an area that is clean, orderly, welcoming, and conducive to operating efficiently.
• Understanding of, and compliance with, stated policies/procedures relevant to health code compliance for facility cleanliness, including common areas, toys, equipment, etc.
• At times, assisting with ski school rental set up and teardown.
• Ability to keep and maintain a clean and orderly facility that accommodates daily high-volume guest flow.
• Working with small children to facilitate appropriate games and activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Adhere to strict corporate policy regarding wearing a snow sports specific helmet while skiing/riding, or assisting lessons, in uniform.
• Understand, lead, and model safety standards within the department for yourself and others; contribute to our culture of Health and Safety to meet Zero Workman's Comp safety goal.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Communication skills

Typing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Data entry

Job description

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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

Ski School Support Staff employees work in a fun high paced indoor/outdoor environment supporting all functions of ski/snowboard school operations outside of instruction. The role has high guest interaction supporting children's programming, rental operations, guest check-in/out, lesson scanning, and lesson area lift operations.

Job Specifications

Starting Wage:$20.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Employment Type:Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Shift Type:Full Time and Part Timehours available

Minimum Age:At least 14 years of age

Housing Availability:No

Job Responsibilities

• Daily reservation and sales processing on our resort operating systems.
• Daily set up and tear down of indoor facilities, including work areas, with an emphasis on attention to detail to present an area that is clean, orderly, welcoming, and conducive to operating efficiently.
• Understanding of, and compliance with, stated policies/procedures relevant to health code compliance for facility cleanliness, including common areas, toys, equipment, etc.
• At times, assisting with ski school rental set up and teardown.
• Ability to keep and maintain a clean and orderly facility that accommodates daily high-volume guest flow.
• Working with small children to facilitate appropriate games and activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Adhere to strict corporate policy regarding wearing a snow sports specific helmet while skiing/riding, or assisting lessons, in uniform.
• Understand, lead, and model safety standards within the department for yourself and others; contribute to our culture of Health and Safety to meet Zero Workman's Comp safety goal.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in a fast-paced, service-based environment
• Fluent in all aspects of English language
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Strong communication skills with a wide variety of guests and employees
• Strong computer skills, typing, and data entry preferred
• Early childhood care experience preferred
• Ski or snowboarding experience to assist lessons as necessary preferred
• Successfully pass the background check required

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 516866
Reference Date:08/25/2026
Job Code Function:Child Care

Nearest Major Market: Sacramento
Nearest Secondary Market: Elk Grove

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