Non-Certified Snowboard Instructor

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 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. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled, whichever comes first. Employee Benefits Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family and free ski lessons Additional employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles 401(k) retirement plan Employee assistance program Excellent training and professional development Referral program Job Summary Teach group and private snowboard lessons to guests of all ages, with a focus on children, delivering world‑class guest service in a safe and fun environment. Job Specifications Starting wage: $20.00/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: 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: 16 years or older Housing availability: No Job Responsibilities Teach group and private lessons Work with guests of all ages, with a focus on children Deliver world‑class guest service Create a safe and fun learning environment Support all needs of the snow sports school: inclusive of scanning, running surface lifts, facilitating lunch, fitting equipment Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong snowboarders Other duties as assigned Job Requirements Comfortable and competent snowboarding on groomed blue terrain Willing to work with guests of all ages and have a strong level of comfort with children aged 3 and older Fluently communicate in English Willing to work weekends/holidays and meet minimum scheduling requirements Comfortable being in snowboard boots for an extended period of time Placement as an instructor is contingent upon successfully completing training and meeting the minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards Role As a non‑certified snowboard instructor, you have the ability to be a flexible employee who works across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one‑resort mentality. Possible duties include: Lift experience Mountain activities Food and beverage support Base area operations Retail rental operations Additional Requirements for Hires Under Age 18 Submission of a parental consent form upon hire, along with other applicable documents required by state law, such as a work permit, physician’s note, and/or proof of birthdate. Background Clearance The role requires further background check clearances by the State of Pennsylvania, which must be completed before you can begin work. Equal Opportunity Statement 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 514771 Reference Date: 05/07/2026 Job Code Function: Ski/Snow School #J-18808-Ljbffr