Race Coach (496443)

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
• 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 Specifications: 

• Expected Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.76 / hour

• Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time and Part Time 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide a safe, positive environment for athletes to develop fundamental skills and a love for the sport.  

• Work within guidelines and seasonal and daily plans to provide the best possible training environment for athletes.  

• Work with athletes to set goals and challenge and inspire them to achieve these goals on snow and off to reach their potential 

• As part of a coaching team develop training ideas and implement plans based around seasonal and competition plans.  

• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements:  

• Should be an enthusiastic team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.  

• Prior coaching and/or racing experience along with USSS/USASA coaching certification (Level 100 or higher or international equivalent) preferred, or the willingness to complete relevant professional development training.  

• Ability to work as a part of a team as well as independently to a common goal.  

• Ability to ski/ride and work safely in all snow surface/terrain conditions in harsh winter weather for prolonged periods of time. 

• Proven ability to positively inspire athletes of all ages and skill levels

The expected pay range is $20.00 - $22.76. 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  496443
Reference Date: 07/12/2023 
Job Code Function: Competition Services