Vail Resorts

Certified Ski Instructor

Vail Resorts$43K — $133K *
Vail, CO 81657In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PSIA/AASI Level 1 certification or ISIA equivalent required
  • Fluent communication in English is mandatory
  • Comfortable working with children aged 3 and older
  • Availability to work weekends and holidays
  • Ability to meet minimum scheduling requirements

Responsibilities

  • Teach group and private ski/snowboard lessons
  • Engage with guests of all ages and abilities
  • Deliver outstanding guest service
  • Foster a safe and enjoyable learning environment
  • Assist with ski school operational needs
  • Provide feedback to inspire lifelong skiing and snowboarding
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Housing availability for instructors
  • Seasonal employment during Winter 2026/2027
  • Flexible full and part time scheduling
  • Opportunities for teaching incentives beyond base pay
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

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.

Job Specifications:
  • Starting Wage: $21.00/hr - $64.34/hr
  • Pay range reflects minimum base wages; instructors may have opportunities to earn more with additional teaching incentives
  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027.
  • Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available. For Full-Time Instructors, a 40-hour workweek is not guaranteed. Scheduled hours will vary depending on business volume.
  • Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age
  • Housing Availability: Yes


Job Responsibilities:
  • 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


Job Requirements:
  • Minimum PSIA/AASI instructor Level 1 certification or ISIA equivalent and above
  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English
  • Must be willing to work with guests of all ages and have a strong level of comfort with children aged 3 and older
  • Must be willing to work weekends/holidays and meet minimum scheduling requirements.
  • 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 $21.00/hr - $64.34/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.

Requisition ID 514727
Reference Date: 05/07/2026
Job Code Function: Ski & Ride School

About Vail Resorts

Vail Resorts is a mountain resort company that operates ski resorts and hotels in North America. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. Vail Resorts' ski resorts include Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe, Okemo, Mount Sunapee, and Whistler Blackcomb. The company also operates hotels and other lodging properties in these locations. Vail Resorts has a market capitalization of over $10 billion and generated over $2 billion in revenue in 2020.
Learn more about Vail Resorts
Size
6,100 employees
Market Cap
$9.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$7 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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