Competition Teams Ski or Snowboard Coach

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 :

Join the Ski and Snowboard Teams as a level 200 or 300 Coach and lead athletes to success in one of the most dynamic and rewarding competitive ski and snowboard programs. As the visible leader for your team, you’ll manage training, travel, competition preparation, and athlete development while fostering a positive and collaborative environment. Bring your expertise, passion, and energy to inspire athletes both on and off the mountain.

Job Specifications :

Job Responsibilities :

Lead and manage daily training groups of athletes, ensuring progression aligns with training plans and competition goals.

Assess and evaluate athletes within the competition pipeline using video analysis, skill tracking, and performance data.

Implement course settings, allocate training space, and adapt plans based on weather or program needs.

Provide consistent communication and valuable feedback to athletes and parents regarding progress and goals.

Travel with teams for training camps and competitions, ensuring athlete safety, well-being, and logistical needs are met.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

USSS Level 200+ or PSIA / AASI Level 2+

Understanding of risk management and commitment to providing a safe training and travel environment.

Knowledge of proper equipment tuning techniques.

Ability to manage athletes during travel, including supervision, planning, and adherence to Vail driving policies.

The expected pay range is $23.00 / hr - $62.00 / 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  511418

Reference Date :  09 / 07 / 2025

Job Code Function :  Resort Operations