Manager: Ski School - Training

Job Description

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 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:

The Training Manager leads the strategy, design, delivery, and continuous improvement of training for the Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School. This role ensures training aligns with PSIA-AASI standards, operational needs, instructor performance, school priorities, and Beaver Creek’s renowned guest experience. Responsible for managing and all training curriculum, resources, tools, schedules, and platforms (including bcsnowpro.com), this position partners with the Sr. Director, Ski and Snowboard School leadership team, Health & Safety, PSIA-AASI, and Vail Resorts peers to ensure highest quality, innovative and effective training programs including standardized Vail Resorts training as appropriate.

This role also contributes to the strategic direction, culture, and operational success of the Ski and Snowboard School while supporting business needs during peak periods.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $58,461.98 - $77,126.78 /Annum
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deliver, and continuously improve training programs across all disciplines, age groups, ensuring alignment with PSIA-AASI national standards.
• Integrate guest service and teaching excellence, risk awareness, and safety into all training programs.
• Support standardized training initiatives across Vail Resorts.
• Evaluate training quality and effectiveness using instructor observations and assessments, guest experience insights, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate, track and train leadership team on conducting quality On Snow Observations.
• Partner with the Sr. Director and leadership team to guide school direction, culture, and quality standards.
• Lead and support leadership development, Safety Summit, Assistant Manager training. and monthly leadership on-snow training sessions.
• Manage and develop Lead Trainers and Instructor Trainers to ensure alignment with training strategy.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and development-focused culture within the school.
• Develop, publish, and maintain all training curriculum, materials, and resources (e.g., handbooks, guidebooks, onboarding materials), and regularly contribute training content to School newsletters.
• Partner with Health & Safety to implement safety initiatives and business plans into all training and coaching practices.
• Liaison with PSIA-AASI and external training organizations to coordinate exams, clinics, external trainers, and professional development opportunities.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and early-season engagement of instructors.
• Manage training budget with fiscal responsibility and adjust programming based on business needs.
• Other duties as required/assigned.

Job Requirement:

• High school diploma
• 5+ years ski/snowboard instruction and training experience
• PSIA/AASI Clinic Leader/Examiner (or higher)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Preferred:

• Supervisory or management experience
• Public speaking experience

The expected pay range is $58,461.98 - $77,126.78 /Annum. 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  515153
Reference Date: 06/10/2026 
Job Code Function: Ski & Ride School