Specialist Fitness Instructor

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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:

To facilitate seasonal fitness programs creating an experience of a lifetime for our guests.

Job Specifications: 

Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $28.60/hr 

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027  

Shift Type: Part Time hours available 

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

Housing Availability: No 

Job Responsibilities: 

Have complete knowledge/Certification(s) of your area of instruction.

Practice only within your scope of training credentials.

Maintains professional relationships with fitness clientele. 

Complete Sign in Procedures release forms for each class. 

Begin and end all classes on time, adhering to the class schedules.

Keep work areas clean/vacuumed and fitness rooms organized according to safety/sanitary standards. 

Understand and use universal health and safety precautions and sanitary procedures. 

Frequent checks of equipment and facility to ensure safety and prevent loss of equipment. 

Maintain storage areas to ensure cleanliness, care, and organization. 

Be familiar with all resort services/ features and local attractions to respond to guest inquiries. 

Comply with all Resort policies, procedures and standards of operation. 

Comply with all state and national standards for Fitness Professions. 

Uphold the Professional Code of Ethics to the highest standard. 

Works well within the fitness center/spa team environment. 

Be able to maintain a regular schedule; including weekends and holidays as needed 

Performs any additional tasks or projects as required including assisting in training new fitness instructors as requested. 

Job Requirements: 

High School diploma or equivalent. -required 

Certification(s) in Fitness Instruction -required 

CPR/First Aid Certification-required   

Ability to effectively present detailed information both verbally and in written form to guests and employees throughout the organization. -required 

Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. -required 

Must be able to stand for long periods of time. -required 

A minimum of 2 years' experience in fitness profession-preferred

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. -required

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $28.60/hr. 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  518227

Reference Date: 10/12/2026 

Job Code Function: Fitness/Spa