Non-Certified Ski Instructor

Job overview

The Non-Certified Ski Instructor role is onsite in West Dover, VT, for the winter 2026/2027 season. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. Vail Resorts operates resorts and provides snow sports instruction and guest services. The instructor teaches group and private ski lessons, primarily to children, while creating a safe and enjoyable learning environment. The role also supports the snow sports school and may work across other resort departments to support resort operations.

What you'll do

• Teach group and private ski lessons
• work with guests of all ages, with a focus on children
• provide guest service and feedback
• create a safe learning environment
• and support snow sports school needs, including scanning, running surface lifts, facilitating lunch, and fitting equipment. The role may also support lift experience, mountain activities, food and beverage, base area, or retail rental operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

non-certified ski instructor

ski instruction

winter seasonal 2026/2027

part-time

west dover vt

vail resorts

$20/hr

group lessons

private lessons

snow sports

guest service

ski training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee ski passes, discounted lift tickets for friends and family, free ski lessons, discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles, 401(k), employee assistance program, training, and referral program.

Why this role

Placement as an instructor depends on completing training and meeting minimum skill, guest-service, and safety standards; the posting requires comfort skiing groomed blue terrain.

About the employer

Vail Resorts is hiring for this role. Industry: Skiing Facilities. Sector: 71.