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.
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
Park City is a world renowned destination resort and part of the Vail Resorts family. The Park City Ski & Snowboard School is focused on creating a great work environment with an amazing mountain, vast terrain, an authentic town, guest centered lessons, and amazing instructor training. All this contributes to the school’s reputation as an industry leader. We are a high volume school looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Operational Training Supervisor, helping to provide our guests with an Experience of a Lifetime. The Operational Training Supervisor is a member of the Park City Ski & Snowboard School supervisory team that reports directly to the Training Manager while working closely with Location Managers to facilitate quality lesson products for our guests.
This position includes a hybrid of responsibilities that fluctuate depending on projected business needs. The Operational Training Supervisor will share time as an operations supervisor and training supervisor, with a heavy focus on quality assurance of our lessons and instructor development.
Job Specifications
Outlet: Canyons Village
Expected Pay Range: $52,000 - $62,465
Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Seasonal
Skill Level: Advanced
Job Responsibilities:
Leadership and Training:
Support and align with SSBS and Vail Resorts goals and initiatives
Exhibits a professional and reassuring leadership presence, grounded in a strong training background
Actively involved with Location & Training Managers in the development & growth of the staff
Regular check-in meetings with the Training Manager and Location Managers
Assists Supervisor Team with training and certification goals
Work with other supervisors and instructors to improve and create training around day-to-day school operations and overall staff development by:
Being instrumental in implementing new hire training
Creating and delivering training that connects instructor teaching skills to an exceptional guest experience
Building and delivering training that equips instructors with operational knowledge
Identifying areas for new training
Observe and mentor instructors
Be responsive and proactive to guests needs and be involved in guest recovery as needed
Proactively provides superior guest service at all times (internal and external)
Set the example and ensure all staff follows company and departmental policies & procedures
Act with integrity and a role model for the school
Collaborates with Training Manager and other resort departments to conduct employee on-snow assessments
Conducts training in a best fit capacity to support the direction & education needs of the school
Champion learning and growth both in self and promoting in others
Operational:
Direct supervision of ski and snowboard instructors.
Coach, mentor, and deliver feedback and evaluation of instructors in real time & document conversations in ProConnect
Working knowledge of RPOS, including specific Ski School Tools and Report Modules, ProConnect, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
Assist with training calendar creation and training attendance tracking
Ensure timely employee recognition and disciplinary actions are documented in ProConnect
Collection and submission of accurate payroll information.
Help maintain SSBS facilities
Provides communication about training to instructors and supervisors
Timely and responsive email communication
Support and actively promotes SSBS Safety Initiatives
Job Qualifications:
Required: PSIA/AASI current Level 3 certification or equivalent international certification
Preferred: PSIA/AASI Examiner and current Trainer
Minimum 5 years instructor experience
Actively demonstrates the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with a variety of demographics
Demonstrates the ability to perform in a high paced, variable, multi-faceted environment with the ability to multi-task
Computer competency desired, familiar with Microsoft Office, Windows based applications, & internet based software with experience with RPOS or RTP is ideal but can be easily learned
College degree and/or two years relevant leadership experience in related field, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired and is preferred
Physical Requirements:
Able to withstand long exposure to cold and inclement weather
Physical strength and ability to respond appropriately to emergency and other unplanned situations.
The expected pay range is $52,000 - $62,465. 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 498676
Reference Date: 10/20/2023
Job Code Function: Ski/Snow School