Development Coach - Jr

Vail Resorts; Dover (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee ski passes

Friend/family lift discounts

Free ski lessons

Discounts on lodging

Discounts on food

Discounts on gear

Mountain shuttles

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Training and professional development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring Alpine/Freestyle/Snowboard Development coaches for the Winter Seasonal 2026/2027. Roles involve safe ski/snowboard instruction, age-group coaching, and maintaining high standards of safety on varied terrain.

Candidates should be 16+ with willingness to train and participate in Snow/ Ride sessions. Starting wage ranges from 21.00/hr to 40.00/hr, with part-time hours available and housing not provided.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written).
• Must have excellent guest service skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must work well in a team.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment.

Responsibilities

• Upholding the highest levels of guest and personal safety on varied terrain under varying winter weather conditions.
• Instructing skiing or snowboarding to students, both physically and verbally.
• Ensure athletes matched to appropriate skier level; adjust with supervisors as needed.
• Assist guests to load and unload the chairlift.
• Communicate instructions and assist athletes during training sessions and at competitions; lift children by vest if applicable.
• Supervise athletes in training and assist at snack times; return athletes to guardians.
• Assist in operation of competition services and related programs (registration, equipment fitting, training areas, facilities).
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

English fluency

Guest service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work in winter conditions

PSIA/AASI or USSA/FIS certification (4

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 Summary

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Alpine/Freestyle/Snowboard Development coaches workto provide quality ski/snowboard instruction and coaching of athlete development to athletes in a safe and fun environment while upholding all aspects of the Skier Responsibility Code, Park SMART and Company guidelines.Development coaches work with a designated group of athletes of similar age and skill for the whole season, working to help develop the skills needed to progress in their desired discipline.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $21.00/hr - $40.00/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Part Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities

• Upholding the highest levels of guest and personal safety on varied terrain under varying winter weather conditions.
• Clearly and accurately instructing assigned levels of skiing or snowboarding to students, both physically and verbally.
• Ensuring that athletes are matched to appropriate skier skill level and working with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary.
• Assisting guests to load and unload the chairlift.
• Clearly communicating instructions and assisting athletes during training sessions and at competitions; lifting children by the vest (if applicable).
• Supervising athletes in training at all times; assisting at snack times; ensuring return of athletes to identified guardian.
• Assisting in operational responsibilities of competition services and related SRS programs including but not limited to registration process, directing athletes to appropriate equipment fitting source, upkeep of outdoor training areas, and cleanliness of facilities.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• PSIA/AASI and/or USSA/FIS certification recommended
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Attend Ski and Ride training sessions
• Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and browser applications; basic internet navigation
• Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written)
• Must have excellent guest service skills
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must work well in a team
• 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 available to work holidays and weekends
• Must be able to lift, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reachfrequently.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring
• Experience coaching experience of winter sports athletes of all ages
• Previous ski/snowboard coaching experience
• Knowledge of local area/resort.

The expected pay range is $21.00/hr - $40.00/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.