Assistant Manager: Child Care - Hourly

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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 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.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

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

401(k) Retirement Plan 

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:

Do you love caring for young children in a fun and safe environment? The Childcare Assistant Manager is responsible for supervising our teachers, providing the personal needs of children ages 2 months to 3 years (feeding, sleeping, diapering), and for various children's activities such as art, story time, games, and outside play.

Job Specifications: 

Starting Wage: $25.00 - $32.14 

Employment Type: Year Round  

Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

Housing Availability: Yes    

Job Responsibilities:

Provide high quality care for children ages infant to 3 years

Responsible for the personal needs of the children including feeding, sleeping and diapering

Responsible for maintaining staff and children files

Maintain a clean, safe and fun environment while complying with childcare rules and regulations

Communicate with parents and coworkers in regard to the care of the children

Responsible for delivering varied children's activities such as art, story time, games, and outside play

Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements:

Ability to work outdoors and indoors

High school diploma or equivalent - required

Degree in Early Childhood or related field - required

At least 3 years classroom experience - preferred

Experience working with children and changing diapers- required

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds frequently throughout the day, position requires lifting and carrying children while playing or in the Day Care 

The expected pay range is $25.00 - $32.14. 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  517766

Reference Date: 09/21/2026 

Job Code Function: Child Care