Non-Certified Snowboard Instructor

Vail Resorts; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring Non-Certified Snowboard Instructors for the Winter 2025/2026 season in Indiana. Join a passionate team dedicated to teaching snowboarding while enjoying significant perks including free passes and training opportunities. This part-time position offers competitive pay and a chance to work in a dynamic mountain environment.

Benefits

Free passes for employees

Employee discounted lift tickets

Free ski lessons

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional development

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable snowboarding on groomed blue terrain.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Must have a strong level of comfort working with children aged 3 and older.

Responsibilities

• Teach group and private snowboarding lessons.
• Create a safe and fun learning environment for guests.
• Deliver world-class guest service to snow sports school attendees.

Skills

Snowboarding

Communication

Guest Service

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

Experience the best office in the world teaching Snowsports to guests of all ages. Instructors will deliver quality s nowboard instruction to groups and individuals, providing world-class guest service in a safe and fun environment.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage:$20/hr - $35/hr

Pay range reflects minimum base wages; instructors may have opportunities to earn more with additional teaching incentives

Employment Type:Winter Seasonal 2025/2026

Shift Type:Part Time

Minimum Age:At least 16 years of age

Housing Availability:No

Job Responsibilities:

Teach group and private lessons

Work with guests of all ages, 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 s nowboarders

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Must be comfortable and competent s nowboarding 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

Must be comfortable being in snowboard 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.

As a Non-Certified Snowboard Instructor, you have the ability to be a flexible employee who works across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one-resort mentality which could include:

Lift Experience

Mountain Activities

Food and Beverage Support

Base Area Operations

Retail Rental Operations

Additional requirements for hires under age 18: Submission of a Parental Consent Form upon hire, along with other applicable documents required by state law; such as a work permit, physician's note, and/or proof of birthdate

The expected pay range is$20/hr - $35/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 508575
Reference Date:06/05/2025
Job Code Function:Ski/Snow School