Ski & Ride School - Location Manager

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 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 December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee 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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:

The Heavenly Ski & Ride School (SRS) Location Manager leads all operational, financial, and cultural aspects of a designated base location, delivering exceptional employee and guest experience in alignment with Vail Resorts values.

This 8-month role is responsible for driving business results and team performance. The SRS Location Manager develops supervisor leadership skills and aligns frontline teams to school, resort, and enterprise priorities while ensuring consistent high-quality execution of programs and service standards. Success in this role is defined by the ability to translate priorities into measurable outcomes with a can-do attitude, a service leadership orientation, cognitive flexibility, and a high degree of coachability.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $71,042.40 - $86,427.58
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: Yes  

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of supervisors, instructors, and support staff
• Drive a culture of engagement, professionalism, and continuous improvement
• Deliver improved positive results in employee engagement and guest satisfaction
• Guide supervisor delivery of all aspects of daily operations aligned with business demand and service standards
• Meet or beat financial performance, product quality, and safety goals
• Resolve guest concerns by using sound judgment according to company values
• Contribute to and execute strategic initiatives
• Proactively identify opportunities to drive measurable school-wide improvement
• Maintain a holistic resort mindset partnering cross-functionally to deliver a seamless, industry-leading guest experience
• Timely and accurate execution of administrative responsibilities
• Meet all deadlines

Job Requirements:

• Above average capability in making decisions when full context is not provide
• Ability to hold candid conversations, deliver performance coaching, and make difficult decisions
• Proven experience driving assignments to completion, ensuring alignment, follow-through, and sustained impact
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment
• 3 years of leadership or management experience
• 8 years’ experience as a ski/snowboard instructor or coach
• Active PSIA/AASI Level 2 certification or equivalent
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays
• Must pass a background check

The expected pay range is $71,042.40 - $86,427.58. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

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.

Requisition ID  514850
Reference Date: 05/12/2026 
Job Code Function: Ski/Snow School  

Salary : $71,042 - $86,428