Original 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 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
Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor, Level 4– CSIA/PSIC/CASI/CADS Level 4 or Canadian Equivalent
Start Date: These positions will start on approximately November 25 2026
Term of employment: Seasonal Full Time Business Mailing Address: 4545 Blackcomb Way Whistler BC V8E 0X9
Rate of Pay will be between $33.80 – $40.00 / hour depending on certification and experience
Job Summary
Experience the best office in the world teaching skiing and snowboarding to guests of all ages. As a highly certified Professional Instructor you will deliver high quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals, providing world class guest service in a safe and fun learning environment.
Job Specifications
Starting Wage: $27.00/hr – $60.06/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 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
Supervise a group of children, adults or families for the day on Whistler or Blackcomb Mountain, in a variety of activities including instructional skiing, skier safety, lunch, special events and to accept all duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor.
Lead guests into a variety of advanced terrain
Develop advance skiers and riders to reach their next level goals
Work with advanced season long programs, and athlete development
Lead sessions, and Instructor development programs
Follow the guidelines and safety rules as outline in our Safety Manual
Be responsible for your safety and the safety of the guests
Act as the prudent parent in the absence of the child’s parent
Attend all mandatory training sessions
Be familiar with all Snow School programs, prices and lesson times
We are a company that works together and throughout the season you may be required to assist in other departments as needed
Job Requirements
Level 4 CSIA, PSIC, CASI, CADS or Canadian equivalent is essential
Fluent in multiple languages is an asset
Experience Working With Children And Families Is Essential.
Experience teaching advanced lessons
Experience training level 1 and 2 Instructors
Patience and ability to have lots of fun
Good verbal and written communication skills
Reliable and committed to working
Demonstrating our Core Values, Serve Other, Do Right, Be Inclusive, Drive Value, Do Good. Be Safe and Have Fun
Benefits Include
Full Time receive Free Ski passes for employees and dependents
Discount lift tickets for friends and family
Discounted Food and retail
Professional Deals active employees are able to access select industry/sport-based websites to access discounts direct from vendors
Excellent training and professional development
Staff Accommodation available on limited basis
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.
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Responsibilities
Teach skiing or snowboarding to individuals and groups, including advanced skiers and riders, while providing a safe, enjoyable, high-quality guest experience. Supervise guests, support season-long programs and instructor development, follow safety procedures, attend required training, and assist other departments as needed.
Requirements
A Level 4 CSIA, PSIC, CASI, CADS, or equivalent Canadian certification is essential, along with experience teaching advanced lessons and working with children and families. Experience training Level 1 and 2 instructors, strong communication, patience, reliability, and commitment to safety are also required; fluency in multiple languages is an asset.
Skills
- Ski Instruction
- Snowboard Instruction
- Advanced Terrain Instruction
- Guest Service
- Guest Safety
- Child Supervision
- Family Instruction
- Instructor Training
- Athlete Development
- Communication
- Patience
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Safety Compliance
- Multilingual Communication
Benefits
- Free Employee Ski Passes
- Free Ski Lessons
- Discounted Lift Tickets for Friends and Family
- Employee Discounts on Lodging, Food, Gear, and Shuttles
- Health Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Free Dependent Ski Passes
- Critical Illness and Accident Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and Professional Development
- Referral Program
- Staff Accommodation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Customer Service & Support
- Hospitality
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- CSIA Level 4
- PSIC Level 4
- CASI Level 4
- CADS Level 4
- Ski Instruction
- Snowboard Instruction
- Advanced Terrain
- Guest Service
- Guest Safety
- Child Supervision
- Family Programs
- Advanced Lessons
- Instructor Development
- Level 1 Instructor Training
- Level 2 Instructor Training
- Athlete Development
- Season-Long Programs
- Safety Manual
- Mountain Operations
- Professional Development
- Multilingual Communication
