Ski & Ride School Lead — Lead Lessons & Teams

Vail Resorts; California; On-site; USD 47,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes + free ski/snowbo

40% retail discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and development

Job summary

Vail Resorts in California is hiring for winter 2026/27 for the Ski & Ride School Lead and other seasonal roles. The position involves leading morning meetings, teaching and coordinating lessons, ensuring safety, and delivering exceptional guest service in a busy mountain environment.

Starting wage ranges from $23.00 to $53.50 per hour, with full-time hours available during the winter season. Housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of ski/snowboard school experience.
• Strong communication, organization and guest-service skills.
• English fluency in spoken and written form.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructor morning meetings and daily safety messages.
• Assign lessons using the priority system.
• Communicate professionally with staff and guests; resolve issues.
• Promote workplace safety and conduct safety meetings.
• Provide timely feedback to employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Guest service

Multitasking

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Email

Spreadsheets

Scheduling tools

Web-based applications

Handheld radios

Job description

Vail Resorts in California is hiring for winter 2026/27 for the Ski & Ride School Lead and other seasonal roles. The position involves leading morning meetings, teaching and coordinating lessons, ensuring safety, and delivering exceptional guest service in a busy mountain environment.

Starting wage ranges from $23.00 to $53.50 per hour, with full-time hours available during the winter season. Housing is not provided.