Children's Ski School Support Staff

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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:

Assist at Children's Ski School including helping issue rental equipment, scanning students for lesson tickets, answering guest questions, help Instructors and Supervisors with children age 3 and older, run the Magic Carpet lift, serve lunch to children, including helping set up lunch and clean up afterwards. Must be able to work with children ages 3 - 14 and be willing to work outside in the snow at least 50% of the time.

Job Specifications

Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $21.78/hr

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026

Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 15 years of age

Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

Support the daily functions of Children's Ski School

Manage and run the magic carpet lift in the Children's learning area

Staff the front desk, answer the phone and answer questions

Check-in children as they arrive for lessons

Comfort and care for children ages 3 - 15 who are ill, sad or scared

Coordinate lunch and snacks throughout the day

Potentially ride with children ages 3 - 6 on the beginner chair lift

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Ability to work outdoors and indoors. Note - 50% or more of this job is outside.

High school diploma or equivalent - required

Experience working with children and in a team environment - required

Comfortability outside in snow and cold

Ability to be flexible and fix problems as they arise

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $21.78/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.