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:
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 through out 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.

Requisition ID  510373
Reference Date: 07/24/2025 
Job Code Function: Children's Center

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