Continue Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Vail Resorts provides a variety of opportunities for employees to grow in their passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.  

 

As you move from season to season, or begin a year-round career, you’ll continue to receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic 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.

 

Our team members are the core of our mission. Providing the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests starts with you. 

 

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:

Team Lead Race Coach works with to provide quality ski instruction and coaching of athlete development to groups and individuals in a safe and fun manner while upholding all Skier Safety Act rules/regulations and Company guidelines.  We are an in-house team, with foundation support and tremendous growth opportunities. 

 

Job Specifications:  

Expected Pay Range:$23.00 - $25.99 / hour 

Shift type: Full Time and Part Time, Weekends and Holidays 

Skill Level: Advanced

 

Job Responsibilities:  

Upholding the highest levels of guest and personal safety on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions.  

Clearly and accurately instructing assigned levels of skiing to students, both physically and verbally. 

Ensuring that athletes are matched to appropriate skier skill level and working with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary.   

Assisting guests to load and unload the chairlift. 

Clearly communicating instructions and assisting athletes during training sessions and at competitions; lifting children by the vest (if applicable).  

Supervising athletes in training; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring the return of athletes to identified guardian. 

Assisting in operational responsibilities of competition service and related SRS programs including but not limited to registration process, directing athletes to appropriate equipment fitting source, upkeep of outdoor training areas, and cleanliness of facilities.  

Other duties as assigned 

  

Job Requirements:  ​​​​​​​

PSIA/AASI and/or USSA/FIS certification 

High School or Equivalent Education  

Attend Ski and Ride training sessions  

Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and browser applications; basic internet navigation  

Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written) 

Must have excellent guest service skills  

Must have excellent communication skills  

Must work well in a team 

Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment  

Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions  

Must be available to work holidays and weekends 

Must be able to lift, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently. 

  

  Preferred Skills:

Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring 

Experience coaching experience of winter sports athletes of all ages 

Previous ski/snowboard coaching experience 

Knowledge of local area/resort 

 

The expected pay range is $23.00 - $25.99. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

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  501823
Reference Date: 06/11/2024 
Job Code Function: Competition Services