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Lead Ski & Ride School

Vail Resorts
  • Champion, PA
  • $23–$53.50 Per Hour
30+ days ago

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.


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


To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary (https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=en_US)


Job Summary:

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Ski Ride School Leads are no exception to facilitating this experience of a lifetime. Responsibie for supervising sch operations, Ski School Superervisors are devoted leaders committed to staff development and guest experience.


Job Specifications:


+ Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $53.50/hr

+ Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

+ Shift Type: Part Time hours available

+ Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

+ Housing Availability: Yes


Job Responsibilities:


+ Oversee daily instruction at Ski and Ride School including curriculum development,scheduling, and assigning classes providing support with instruction as needed

+ Assist with administrative duties including hiring, scheduling, training, payroll, managing equipment inventory and reporting on guest feedback

+ Monitor and document instructor performance and behavior to provide meaningful feedback and direction, including recognition, correction action, or escalation if necessary.

+ Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies

+ Adhere to all safety related programs including policy training and incident reporting

+ Coordinate with other management, departments, and third-party organizations as needed

+ Participate in leadership forums providing feedback and input on school operations, training, and continuous improvement opportunities

+ Other duties as assigned


Job Requirements:


+ High School Diploma or GED preferred, Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred

+ Current PSIA/AASI or equivalent certification required

+ 1-3 years ski/snowboard experienceand 1 year of supervisory experience required

+ Abiity to work a flexible schedule including nights,holidays and weekends.

+ Able to meet the physical demands of ski and ride training and drills

+ Must be able to communicate fluently in English


The expected pay range is $23.00/hr - $53.50/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 516148_

_Reference Date: 07/23/2026_

_Job Code Function: Ski & Ride School_

Numbers & Facts

LocationChampion, PA
IndustrySports and Physical Recreation
Salary$23–$53.50 Per Hour
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/

About Company

Vail Resorts, Inc. is the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury, destination-based travel at iconic locations. At Vail Resorts, our mission is simple – to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide exceptional experiences for our guests.

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Employee Benefitsunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Inventory Reportsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Payroll Managementunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Staff Developmentunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched

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