Child Care Attendant

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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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary: 

Do you love caring for young children in a fun and safe environment? The Childcare Attendant is responsible for the personal needs of children ages 2 months to 6 years (feeding, sleeping, diapering), and for various children's activities such as art, story time, games, and outside play. 

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr  

• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027  

• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

• Housing Availability: Yes 

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a pleasant, safe and clean environment suitable for children and staff
• Accountable to Child Care Manager, ad Assistant Child Care Manager
• Work with children to provide a pleasant experience including games, feeding, and changing
• Comply with all State Regulations including required training and education
• Eat Lunch with the children; feed younger children according to parent schedule
• Diaper children, assist in toilet training
• Supervised by Teacher, Head Teacher, or Manager. 

Job Requirements:

• Ability to handle a fast paced environment
• Ability to speak to the children at eye level
• Ability to follow all procedures and guidelines as outlined in the staff manual
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Physical Demands (to include, but not limited to the following):

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to handle climate changes and dress appropriately for  outdoor activities
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lift, tumble, jump, skip, hop and dance for long periods of time

Qualifications:

A trainee is able to comprehend basic written format and meets one of the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or GED
• Rest of education can be met within 12 months
• Experience working with groups of children ages 18 months to 5 years

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $23.00/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.

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 ID  516912
Reference Date: 08/25/2026 
Job Code Function: Child Care