Race Coach
Listed on 2026-02-04
-
Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Recreation & Leisure, Athletic Trainer / Fitness Instructor, Health / Fitness / Gym / Pilates
Join to apply for the Race Coach role at Vail Resorts
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Race Coach role at Vail Resorts
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.
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
Job Summary
To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary
The Competition Center is seeking motivated and passionate coaches to join our staff. The Competition Center offers programs across the disciplines of Alpine, Freestyle and Snowboard, and through these programs, we look to provide opportunities for all our athletes to excel and enjoy their chosen sport. We are looking to fill various positions to meet our growing programs' needs. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a multi-tasker, and a good communicator who is looking to share their passion for snow sports with the next generation.
Our programs run weekends and holidays with options to coach at camps built around other competition experiences.
Job Specifications
- Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.23/hr·
- Employment Type:
Winter Seasonal 2025/2026 - Shift Type:
Part Time hours available - Housing Availability:
No
Job Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, positive environment for athletes to develop fundamental skills and a love for the sport.
- Work within guidelines and seasonal and daily plans to provide the best possible training environment for athletes.
- Work with athletes to set goals and challenge and inspire them to achieve these goals on snow and off to reach their potential
- As part of a coaching team, develop training ideas and implement plans based around seasonal and competition plans.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Enthusiastic team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Prior coaching and/or racing experience along with USSS/USASA coaching certification (Level 100 or higher or international equivalent) preferred, or the willingness to complete relevant professional development training.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently to a common goal.
- Ability to ski/ride and work safely in all snow surface/terrain conditions in harsh winter weather for prolonged periods of time.
- Proven ability to positively inspire athletes of all ages and skill levels.
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
Reference Date: 06/19/2025
Job Code Function:
Competition ServicesSeniority level
- Seniority level
Entry level
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function Other
- Industries Hospitality
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vail Resorts by 2x
Apply BELOW
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).