Lead Ski & Ride School Facilities

Vail Resorts; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes

Family lift passes

Lift discounts for friends and family

401(k) plan

Training & development

Wellness benefits

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts, Inc. in Breckenridge is hiring for winter 2026/27 across multiple roles, including cooks, drivers, instructors and more. Join a mountain team that offers high wages, free passes, ski lessons, retail discounts, and robust training opportunities from day one.

Seasonal positions are filled on a rolling basis with applications accepted until December 15. Housing options are available, and the company emphasizes safety, guest service, and teamwork in a fast-paced ski luxury environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; read/write and communicate in English.
• 2+ years experience with Ski and Ride School preferred.
• PSIA/AASI certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office and strong guest service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the support team, including scheduling and staffing to balance operations and budget.
• Train staff to meet DIN Certification and health/safety standards.
• Manage performance, coaching, and evaluations of the team.
• Collaborate with on-mountain supervisors to ensure welcoming guest interactions.
• Understand rental shop processes and equipment handling, including DIN Certification.

Skills

Guest service

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

PSIA/AASI certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

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 Team Lead for the Ski and Snowboard School is responsible for ensuring all relevant day-to-day operational support functions are achieved to the standards set by the department. This position will be responsible and accountable for the rental shop operations, indoor facility operations and maintenance, outdoor teaching area appearance and maintenance, indoor programming for small children, the general repair and upkeep of relevant company assets. This position has approximately 35 support team members that are direct reports. This position will be responsible for scheduling to cover all three base areas of the support team operation, appropriate performance management, and be accountable to the labor budget that is established.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage:$23.00/hr - $53.50/hr
• Employment Type:Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type:Full Timehours available
• Minimum Age:At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:Yes

Job responsibilities:

• Oversee the support team, including scheduling and staffing to balance the needs of the operations, the employees, and the budget, have adequate coverage in each operational area throughout the day.
• Facilitate training of employees to achieve DIN Certification, be compliant with health safety codes, and internal trainings such as hand tool safety, knife safety, cleaning chemical safety, facility set up and upkeep, and child communication training
• Appropriate performance management of support team staff including goal-setting, recognition, coaching, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with on-snow supervisors and managers to ensure facilities, processes and guest interactions are friendly, welcoming, and efficient
• In-depth understanding of rental shop processes, including how relevant paperwork is filled out and recorded, how equipment is checked in and out, how to fit and size guests for ski and snowboard equipment, repair and maintenance of rental fleet and be current with appropriate DIN Certification.
• Achieve consistent appearance and functionality of indoor facilities and outdoor teaching areas by training staff on consistent set up and tear down.
• Ability to keep and maintain a clean, orderly and safe facility that accommodates high-volume guest flow.
• Working with small children and training team members to facilitate appropriate games and activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Responsible to keep all relevant assets in good repair including rental fleet, outdoor teaching area tools and materials, and indoor facility infrastructure. Complete building maintenance requests when appropriate.
• Complete appropriate ordering process for all necessary supplies for the facility to operate.
• Assist with ski school classes as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to read/write and communicate in English.
• A minimum of 2years experience working for a Ski and Ride School.
• PSIA/AASI certification (preferred).
• Proficiencywith MS Office.
• Exceptional guest service skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

Preferred skills:

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with RPOS.
• The ability to communicate in Spanish.

The expected pay range is$23.00/hr - $53.50/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.