Assistant Manager: Ski & Ride School – Salary

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 Epic 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.

Job 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

RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional development

Referral Program

Full Time Roles Are Eligible For The Above, Plus

Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)

Free ski passes for dependents

Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Snow School Assistant Managers are no exception to facilitating this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for supervising school operations, Ski School Assistant Managers are devoted leaders committed to staff development and guest experience

Job Specifications

Starting Wage: $52,979.00 -$73,075.00

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

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 Equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred

Current PSIC/CASI/CSIA or equivalent certification require

1-3 years ski/snowboard instructor experience and 1 year of supervisory experience required

Ability 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

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.