Specialist Backcountry Guide
$25 - $37.5 per hourVail Resorts
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
Job Summary:
Experience the best office in the world teaching skiing and snowboarding to guests of all ages. Certified Guides and AST Instructors will deliver quality course instruction and guided trips to groups and individuals, providing world class guest service in a safe and fun environment. Full and Part Time positions available.
Job Specifications:
Starting Wage: $25.00/hr - $37.50/hr
Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Teach group and private AST courses and/or leading private backcountry ski trips
- Work with guests of all ages and abilities.
- Deliver world class guest service to all guests
- Create a safe and fun learning environment
- Provide guest feedback that inspires and creates lifelong skiers and riders
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Minimum Basic Avalanche Educator certification, Avalanche Practitioner endorsement or equivalent and above
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English
- Must be willing to work weekends/holidays
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 518796
Reference Date: 11/11/2026
Job Code Function: Ski & Ride School
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