Ski & Snowboard School Assistant Manager

PSIA-AASI Western Region; Beaver Creek (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes

Free ski lessons for employees

40% retail discounts

Wellness benefits

Excellent training and professional发展

Referral program

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vail Resorts is seeking a winter seasonal instructor leader in Colorado. The role includes on-hill coaching, scheduling, payroll, and performance management, with strong emphasis on safety and guest satisfaction.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and PSIA/AASI Level 2 or higher (preferred) with prior instructor experience. Position offers competitive wages, housing availability, and extensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• PSIA/AASI Level 2 or higher preferred.
• Three years as a full-time instructor preferred.
• Current professional instructor certification preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, including training, scheduling, payroll, and performance management.
• Maintain on-hill presence to provide instructor coaching and quality oversight.
• Promote and reinforce safety messaging for guests and employees.
• Partner with managers and teams to ensure lessons and programs are executed effectively.
• Oversee operations for daily retail lessons, seasonal programs, and specialty offerings.
• Manage resources, labor, and financial performance aligned with goals.
• Engage with guests to resolve concerns and gather feedback.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Communication skills

English fluency

Organized and detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma

PSIA/AASI Level 2 or higher

Professional instructor certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)

Job description

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

• 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

Job Summary

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $ 58,461.98 – $ 68,368.69
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, including training, scheduling, payroll, and performance management.
• Maintain a strong on-hill presence to provide instructor coaching, support, and quality oversight.
• Promote and reinforce consistent safety messaging, ensuring instructors communicate and model safe practices for guests and employees at all times.
• Partner with managers, assistant managers, leads, specialist and product sales & services teams to ensure lessons and programs are executed effectively.
• Oversee operations for daily retail lessons, seasonal programs, and specialty offerings.
• Manage resources, labor, and financial performance while aligning with department and business goals.
• Engage directly with guests to resolve concerns, gather feedback, and enhance overall satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, clear communication, and continuous improvement across the team.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma
• PSIA/AASI Level 2 or higher – preferred
• Minimum Of Three Years As a Full-time Instructor – Preferred
• Have current professional instructor certification – preferred
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently. Verbal communication in person and via telephone with guests, instructors and management – required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook) – required.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills. Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of V/BC Ski & Snowboard School operations – preferred.
• Prior Vail Resorts Experience – Preferred.

The expected pay range is $ 58,461.98 – $ 68,368.69. 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.