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Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor, Level 3 – CSIA/PSIC/CASI/CADS Level 3 or Equivalent Full Time
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
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
Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor, Level 3 – CSIA/PSIC/CASI/CADS Level 3 or Equivalent
Start Date: These positions will start on approximately November 27 2025
Term of employment: Seasonal Full Time
Business Mailing Address: 4545 Blackcomb Way Whistler BC V8E 0X9
Rate of Pay will be between $27.00 – $35.99 / 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 Responsibilities:
Supervise a group of children, adults or families for the day on Whistler or Blackcomb Mountain, in a variety of activities including instructional skiing, skier safety, lunch, special events and to accept all duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor.
Lead guests into a variety of advanced terrain
Develop advance 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 the guidelines and safety rules as outline in our 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, prices and lesson times
We are a company that works together and throughout the season you may be required to assist in other departments as needed
Job Requirements:
Minimum Level 3 CSIA, PSIC, CASI, CADS or foreign equivalent is essential
Certified Course Conductor is an asset
Fluent in multiple languages is an asset
Experience working with Children and Families is essential.
Experience teaching advanced lessons
Patience and ability to have lots of fun
Good verbal and written communication skills
Reliable and committed to working
Demonstrating our Core Values, Serve Other, Do Right, Be Inclusive, Drive Value, Do Good. Be Safe and Have Fun
Required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check certificate upon check-in (valid within 18 months of your start date)
Benefits include:
Full Time receive Free Ski passes for employees and dependents
Discount lift tickets for friends and family
Discounted Food and retail
Professional Deals active employees are able to access select industry/sport-based websites to access discounts direct from vendors
Excellent training and professional development
Staff Accommodation available on limited basis
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.