Ski School Adaptive Assistant

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, youll 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.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until March 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Job 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

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)

Free ski passes for dependents

Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

The Vail Adaptive Ski Program provides lessons for people with disabilities. An Adaptive Assistant provides assistance to adaptive instructors and/or individuals with disabilities with chair lift loading, general orientation on the mountain, equipment transportation as well as integration into Childrens Ski School classes. An Adaptive Assistant also provides assistance to independent skiers with a disability that might include navigation around the mountain, assisting the individual after a fall, general mountain safety and more.

Job Specifications:

Expected Pay Range: $20.00 – $21.36 / hour

Shift Availability: Part Time

Skill Level: Intermediate

​​​​​​​Skiing/Snowboarding ability – must be minimum Level 6 (PSIA)

Job Responsibilities :

Uphold the highest levels of guest safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions.

Effectively and clearly communicate instructions and assistance on riding lifts.

Assist guests with transportation of equipment.

Assist in operational responsibilities of Ski & Snowboard programs including (but not limited to) registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting source, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities.

Work with Lift Department employees in a collaborative manner to ensure the best guest experience.

Ski safely and in control at all times while on duty.

Be attentive to the needs of the guests and respond quickly and effectively to requests from Supervisors and Coordinators.

Answer any resort-specific questions from guests.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate professionally to coworkers and guests.

Provide high level customer service to all guests.

Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations of Vail Resorts.

Create and maintain a productive and safe work environment, including the completion of all company mandated safety-related training and assessments.

Ensure all ski school locations are clean and present a professional appearance to our guests, staff, and purveyors.

Assist other departments, as needed.

Adhere to and role model the company’s mission, vision, and values.

Other duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Patience and flexibility

Skiing/Snowboarding ability – must be minimum Level 6 (PSIA)

Ability to lift 50 lb

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

Higher education preferred

Teaching, coaching, working with people with special needs experience helpful

Need to be able to pass Background check.

Second language / Spanish preferred

The expected pay range is $20.00 – $21.36. 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 504428

Reference Date: 08/22/2024

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