Ski & Snowboard School Assistant Manager

Beaver Creek Ski Resort; Beaver Creek (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes

Discounted lift tickets for friends/fm

Discounts on lodging, food, gear

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Referral program

Job summary

Beaver Creek Ski Resort is seeking a Ski & Snowboard School Assistant Manager to oversee program delivery within the ski and snowboard school. You will lead daily operations, coach instructors, ensure safety, and collaborate with managers to ensure programs run smoothly.

The role emphasizes guest and employee experiences, with responsibilities spanning training, scheduling, payroll, and performance management to support the overall success of school operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• PSIA/AASI Level 2 or higher preferred.
• Minimum three years as a full-time instructor preferred.
• Current professional instructor certification preferred.
• Must be fluent in English (read, write, speak).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, including training, scheduling, payroll, and performance management.
• Provide on-hill coaching and quality oversight for instructors.
• Reinforce safety messaging and model safe practices for guests and employees.
• Coordinate 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.

Skills

Instructing experience

PSIA/AASI Level 2+

MS Office

English fluency

Guest service

Education

High School Diploma

PSIA/AASI Level 2+

Professional instructor certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Job Summary

The Ski & Snowboard School Assistant Manager is responsible for delivering high-quality guest and employee experiences while supporting the overall success of ski and snowboard school operations. This role oversees all or key components of program delivery within their team.

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.

Position type: Winter Seasonal