Manager: Ski School - Training

Vail Resorts • Avon, CO

10d • $58,462 - $77,127 • Onsite

About The Position

The Training Manager leads the strategy, design, delivery, and continuous improvement of training for the Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School. This role ensures training aligns with PSIA-AASI standards, operational needs, instructor performance, school priorities, and Beaver Creek’s renowned guest experience. Responsible for managing and all training curriculum, resources, tools, schedules, and platforms (including bcsnowpro.com), this position partners with the Sr. Director, Ski and Snowboard School leadership team, Health & Safety, PSIA-AASI, and Vail Resorts peers to ensure highest quality, innovative and effective training programs including standardized Vail Resorts training as appropriate. This role also contributes to the strategic direction, culture, and operational success of the Ski and Snowboard School while supporting business needs during peak periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 5+ years ski/snowboard instruction and training experience
• PSIA/AASI Clinic Leader/Examiner (or higher)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• At least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or management experience
• Public speaking experience

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and continuously improve training programs across all disciplines, age groups, ensuring alignment with PSIA-AASI national standards.
• Integrate guest service and teaching excellence, risk awareness, and safety into all training programs.
• Support standardized training initiatives across Vail Resorts.
• Evaluate training quality and effectiveness using instructor observations and assessments, guest experience insights, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate, track and train leadership team on conducting quality On Snow Observations.
• Partner with the Sr. Director and leadership team to guide school direction, culture, and quality standards.
• Lead and support leadership development, Safety Summit, Assistant Manager training. and monthly leadership on-snow training sessions.
• Manage and develop Lead Trainers and Instructor Trainers to ensure alignment with training strategy.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and development-focused culture within the school.
• Develop, publish, and maintain all training curriculum, materials, and resources (e.g., handbooks, guidebooks, onboarding materials), and regularly contribute training content to School newsletters.
• Partner with Health & Safety to implement safety initiatives and business plans into all training and coaching practices.
• Liaison with PSIA-AASI and external training organizations to coordinate exams, clinics, external trainers, and professional development opportunities.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and early-season engagement of instructors.
• Manage training budget with fiscal responsibility and adjust programming based on business needs.
• Other duties as required/assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED