Non Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor

Vail Resorts; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes for employees

Employee discounted lift tickets

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional开发

Referral Program

Job summary

Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, CA, is hiring Non Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructors for Winter Seasonal 2026/2027. Starting wage is $20.00/hr. Flexible full or part-time hours, minimum age 16, housing not provided.

Job includes teaching children, delivering top-tier guest service, and ensuring a safe, fun learning environment. Applicants must ski well on blue terrain, be fluent in English, and be willing to work weekends/holidays. Training and skill standards apply.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable and competent skiing on groomed blue terrain.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Must be willing to work weekends/holidays.
• Placement as an instructor is contingent upon training and meeting safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach child group lessons as assigned.
• Work with a focus on children.
• Deliver world-class guest service.
• Create a safe and fun learning environment.
• Support all needs of the snow sports school: including scanning, operating lifts, lunch, and equipment fitting.
• Provide guest feedback that inspires lifelong skiers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Skiing on blue terrain

English fluency

Job description

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

Non Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor

Date: Sep 24, 2026

Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA, US

Company: Heavenly 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.

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

Experience the best office in the world teaching skiing to guests aged between 4-6 years old. Instructors will deliver quality skiinstruction to groups and individuals, providing world-class guest service in a safe and fun environment.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $20.00/hr

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age

Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach child group lessons as assigned
• Work with a focus on children
• Deliver world-class guest service
• Create a safe and fun learning environment
• Support all needs of the snow sports school: inclusive of scanning, running surface lifts, facilitating lunch, fitting equipment
• Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong skiers
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Must be comfortable and competent skiing on groomed blue terrain
• Must be willing to work with guests of all ages and have a strong level of comfort with children aged 3 and older
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• Must be willing to work weekends/holidays and meet minimum scheduling requirements.
• Must be comfortable being in ski boots for extended period of time
• Placement as an instructor is contingent upon successfully completing training and meeting the minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards.

The expected pay range is$20.00/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.