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 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.

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

RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional development

Referral Program

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

Start Date: November 25, 2026. Term of employment: Seasonal Full Time. Rate of Pay: $33.80 – $40.00 per hour depending on certification and experience.

Job Summary
Experience the best office in the world teaching skiing and snowboarding to guests of all ages.



As a highly certified Professional Instructor you will deliver high quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals, providing world class guest service in a safe and fun learning environment.

Job Specifications

Starting Wage: $27.00/hr – $60.06/hr; pay range reflects minimum base wages; instructors may earn more with additional teaching incentives

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Shift Type: Full Time hours available; 40‑hour workweek not guaranteed; scheduled hours vary with business volume

Minimum Age: 16 years

Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

Supervise a group of children, adults or families throughout the day on Whistler or Blackcomb Mountain in activities including instructional skiing, skier safety, lunch, and special events, accepting all duties assigned by the Program Supervisor

Lead guests into a variety of advanced terrain

Develop advanced skiers and riders to reach their next level goals

Work with advanced season‑long programs and athlete development

Lead sessions and instructor development programs

Follow guidelines and safety rules outlined in the Safety Manual

Be responsible for your safety and the safety of the guests

Act as the prudent parent in the absence of the child’s parent





Attend all mandatory training sessions

Be familiar with all Snow School programs, pricing and lesson times

Assist in other departments as needed throughout the season

Job Requirements

Level 4 CSIA, PSIC, CASI, CADS, or Canadian equivalent essential

Fluent in multiple languages is an asset

Experience teaching advanced lessons and training level 1 and 2 instructors

Experience working with children and families essential

Patience and ability to have lots of fun

Good verbal and written communication skills

Reliable and committed to working

Demonstrate Core Values: Serve Other, Do Right, Be Inclusive, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe, and Have Fun

Advantages Include

Free ski passes for employees and dependents

Discount lift tickets for friends and family

Discounted food and retail

Professional deals; access to selected industry/sport‑based websites for vendor discounts

Excellent training and professional development

Staff accommodation available on a limited basis

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.

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📌 Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor, Level 4 (British Columbia)
🏢 PSIA-AASI Western Region
📍 British Columbia