Assistant Manager: Ski & Ride School - Salary

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 Ski and Ride School Assistant Manager is a member of the Park City Ski and Ride School leadership team. The primary responsibility of this role is to supervise front line aspects of Park City Ski and Ride School Products under the direction of the Location Manager. This position works directly with the Location Manger to deliver our guests the Experience of a Lifetime. This is a salaried full time seasonal position.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $52,000.00 – $65,433.00 

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027  

Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

Housing Availability: Yes  

Job Responsibilities: 

Direct Supervision of Ski and Snowboard instructors 

Assign daily tasks and make all lesson assignments for instructors scheduled to your work area each day. 

Report instructor lesson work for Payroll and approve submitted timecards daily 

Mentoring, observing, coaching, delivering feedback and evaluations of instructors 

Understand, lead and model safety standards within the department.

Be proactive to provide superior guest service at all times (internal and external) 

Holds staff to consistent standards set for accountability with company and departmental policies & procedures 

Build a working knowledge of RPOS, Pro Connect, Lesson Connect, including specific Ski School Tools and Report Modules 

Monitor and adjust staffing levels at the direction of the Location Manager and Sr. Manager

Lead special activities, and maintain facilities, assist in training as assigned or needed

Any other duties as assigned  

Job Requirements: 

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of one year working in a Ski & Ride School

Current PSIA/AASI Level 1 certification or equivalent foreign certification 

Microsoft Office proficiency

Fluent in all aspects of the English language

Advanced to expert level skiing/ snowboarding skills

Must be able to work in a high alpine environment

Must have excellent guest service and communication skills

Must work well in a team

Must be able to work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, weekdays, evenings, & holidays

Offers may be contingent upon a post offer background check and reference checks

Preferred Skills: 

Current PSIA/AASI Level 2 or 3 certification or equivalent foreign certification 

RPOS, Guest Connect, Lesson Connect experience

Minimum 1 year leadership experience

College degree/ experience in a relevant field 

Physical Requirements 

Able to withstand lengthy exposure to cold and inclement weather 

Able to sit at computer for extended periods of time 

Physical strength and ability to respond appropriately to emergency and other unplanned situations 

The expected pay range is $52,000.00 – $65,433.00. 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.

Position type: Winter Seasonal