Ski School Support Staff

Vail Resorts; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski passes

Employee discounts on lodging, food, &

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional开发

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts seeks upbeat Ski School Support Staff to assist in its children’s program. You will engage with young guests, help manage equipment, and ensure a fun, safe learning environment in a busy mountain setting.

The role involves supporting teachers, coordinating with supervisors, and assisting with lunch and indoor activities. Prior childcare or fast-paced service experience is preferred; a background check is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience in a fast-paced, service-based environment.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Must be able to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s ski school throughout the day by participating in activities.
• Set ski or snowboard equipment to proper settings.
• Scan ski school students to confirm tickets and lessons.
• Assist guests with drop-off/pick-up and lesson purchases.
• Help supervise children aged 3–6 on snow and in beginner areas.
• Assist children to bathrooms and during meals.
• Assist with lunch setup and kitchen cleanup.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

English fluency

Computer skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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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

Ski School Support Staff employees work in afunhigh paced indoor/outdoor environment supporting all functions of ski/snowboard school operations outside of instruction. The role has high guest interaction supporting children's programming, rental operations, guest check-in/out, lesson scanning, and lesson area lift operations.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage:$20.00/hr - $23.00/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:

• Support children’s ski school throughout the day by participating in a variety of activities:
• Setting ski or snowboard equipment to proper setting
• Scanning ski school students to confirm that they have a ticket and lesson booked
• Answering questions for guests either outside or inside to be sure they are aware of where they need to drop off and pickup their child, what they need to purchase to have a lesson andwhat to expect during the day.
• Work with instructors and supervisors to manage the young children (ages 3-6) outside, on the snow, in the beginner area, during their lessons.
• Help bring children (3-6 years-old) to use the bathroom so the rest of the class is not interrupted in their lesson.
• Assist children on or off the magic carpet (a conveyor belt that brings the children up the incline to the “top” of the beginner area)
• Monitor or “run” the magic carpet.
• Assist the children when they are inside at lunch or when they need to be brought inside because they are sick or unhappy.
• Setup the lunch area and assist the inside supervisor in cleaning the kitchen after lunch.
• Other duties as needed – you must be willing to work on the snow in our beginner area for several hours throughout the day helping instructors manage their classes of young children (3-6 year olds)

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalentpreferred
• Experience in afast-paced, service-based environment
• Fluent in all aspects of English language
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Strong communicationskills with a wide variety of guests and employees
• Strong computer skills, typing,anddata entrypreferred
• Early childhood care experiencepreferred
• Ski or snowboarding experience toassistlessons as necessarypreferred
• Successfully passthebackground checkrequired

The expected pay range is$20.00/hr - $23.00/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.

Requisition ID 517656
Reference Date:09/15/2026
Job Code Function:Child Care