Childcare Specialist Admin

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 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:

Supervise daily operations of a ski resort childcare facility; to substitute for the Daycare Manager and or supervisor in his or her absence. Responsible for the daily operations of the teachers, parents, children and facilities.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22.50/hr -$32.14/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 superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times. Follow The Resort’s etiquette guidelines.
• Provides guidance, boosts moral, and gives training to caregivers when needed.
• Works with potential guests during the reservation process and then follows through with confirmations.
• Reviews paperwork with parents. Prior to check in
• Alerts manager when supplies are low.
• Keeps the center organized and free from clutter.
• Creates Lesson plans & child age appropriate activities.
• Coordinate reservations and assignments. Make changes as necessary to ensure proper supervision of children attending program. May assign teachers to appropriate classrooms.
• Responsible for resolving customer complaints when manager is not available.
• Coordinates food orders with the Kitchen and May retrieve food orders daily.
• Accommodate guests’ requests as needed.
• Performs end of the day daily close-outs.
• Conducts daily huddles with caregivers each morning to provide important daily information.
• Files children information and other reports.
• Provide daily care to children when needed.
• 20 hours of training required annually
• Helps manager in making important decisions regarding operations.
• Assists organizational supervisor with all operations in the manager’s absence.
• Processing of daily revenue payments.
• Makes sure all state licensing rules and regulations are being followed and implemented.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP

• Supervision is received from the Daycare Manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, lift and carry children
• Ability to withstand cold and hot weather
• Ability to tolerate high levels of noise

Job Requirements:

• Ability to pass company and child licensing background check
• Must be 21yrs of age or older
• College degree in Child Development desired, High school education a must, plus one year of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Previous child care service preferred
• Good personal hygiene and neat appearance.
• Ability to perform job duties.
• Ability to deal with children and parents courteously and efficiently.
• Ability to be highly multi-tasked
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.

The expected pay range is $22.50/hr -$32.14/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 517488
Reference Date: 09/14/2026
Job Code Function: Child Care