Ski resorts and mountain towns
Open for application now
- Works
- Roughly November or December through March or April, varying by resort and snowpack
- Apply
- Recruiting starts late summer and early autumn. One large operator states applications are accepted until 15 December or until positions fill, whichever comes first.
- Who hires
- Resort operators directly. Vail Resorts states 40-plus resorts across three continents. Independent resorts, lodges and mountain-town restaurants hire separately.
- Roles
- lift operations, ski and snowboard instruction, food and beverage, retail and rental, housekeeping, employee housing coordination
- Shape
- Hourly wage plus a season pass. Housing is usually a staff dormitory, not an RV site.
What it pays, and who said so
$21.00-64.34/hr for instructor roles, winter 2026/2027
Employer-listed Indeed listing
Free pass, free lessons, retail discounts commonly included
Employer-stated Vail Resorts listing text
The RV problem is real. Winter Park Resort states its employee housing is extremely limited and that fewer than 20% of resort employees live in it. Mountain-town vacancy rates are low and winter RV living needs a site with adequate power and freeze protection. Confirm the site before accepting the job.
What this listing doesn't tell you.
- RV site availability is rare and rarely advertised
- Pay ranges quoted by resorts span very wide bands
Who's hiring in this category
- Vail Resorts — Hiring now, closes December 15 or when filled
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