Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor

Job Overview

Vail Resorts is hiring Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructors for the winter 2025/2026 season. Positions are full-time or part-time and offer compensation of $21–$35 per hour, along with free passes, lessons, discounts, training, and wellness benefits.

Experience the best office in the world teaching skiing and snowboarding to guests of all ages. Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructors will deliver quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals, providing world‑class guest service in a safe and fun environment. Full and Part Time positions available.

Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled, whichever comes first.

• 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

• Starting Wage: $21 - $35 per hour (pay range reflects minimum base wages; instructors may have opportunities to earn more with additional teaching incentives)
• Employment Type:
  
  Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type:
  Full Time and Part Time hours available
• Housing Availability:
  Yes

• Teach group and private lessons
• Work with guests of all ages and abilities.
• Deliver world‑class guest service to all guests
• Create a safe and fun learning environment
• Support all ski school needs inclusive of scanning, running surface lifts, facilitating lunch, fitting equipment
• Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong skiers and riders
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum PSIA/AASI instructor Level 1 certification orISIAequivalent and above
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• Must be willing to work weekends/holidays
• Placement as an instructor is contingent upon successfully completing training and meeting the minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards

The expected pay range is $21 - $35/hour. 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 . Reference Date: 05/08/2025. Job Code Function:
Ski/Snow School.