Job Description

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

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 Summary:

The Mountain Division COE & Enablement team is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Instructional Designer to join the team. This team is a centralized resource, responsible for working with operations, establishing best practices, and scaling solutions across all our resorts. The Senior Instructional Designer will deliver scalable learning programs and curricula to multiple stakeholder groups in support of operators working at our resorts. Additionally, this position will be responsible for the design, development, and continued maintenance of enterprise-wide curricula. Successful candidates will establish themselves as a trusted partner, understanding business needs and desired outcomes to inform training design. In this capacity they will offer end-to-end solutions and experiences in alignment with our overall talent strategy, and partner across Mountain Division with operators. Through this work, this role will apply critical thinking in service of delivering desired business outcomes. Success in this role will be measured by business outcomes and the impact the programs and other designed solutions have on our Mountain Division talent.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $73,841.00 - $100,000.00 + Annual bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end training solutions and partner across Mountain Division to deliver on projects impacting Mountain Division priorities, including program design, discerning ideal modalities for a dispersed learning environment, leading stakeholder engagement, risk identification and mitigation, materials development, and change management.
• Lead large-scale learning and development projects for the organization.
• Consults with stakeholders to assess learning and training needs, identify gaps, incorporate operational variables, discern between localization needs and company-wide practices, and determine appropriate learning strategy.
• Design and develop training in all modalities including online training, virtual training, instructor-led, job aids, videos, etc.
• Project manage the development and implementation of training projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget; including preparing and delivering project documentation, status reports, and communications with stakeholders.
• Implement evaluation strategy to demonstrate effectiveness and return on investment of all training.
• Upholds standards for content design, development, and delivery, including multi-modal learning strategies.
• Responsible for the continued maintenance and development of training curriculum to consistently improve and evolve our programs as we grow and scale the business.
• Facilitate instructor led training as needed and conducts train-the-trainer sessions to prepare others to deliver training.

Job Requirements:

• At least 5 years of instructional design and development experience with a focus in operations training
• A strong portfolio of eLearning and instructor-led training work that demonstrates mastery as an instructional designer and expertise with Articulate Storyline
• Strong content writing ability, creativity, attention to detail and excellent proofing and editing skills
• Demonstrated experience leading and launching large-scale training projects
• Critical thinking skills and analytical approach to problem-solving while driving toward solutions
• Strong graphic design capabilities preferred.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $73,841.00 - $100,000.00 + Annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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

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

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.

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 517798

Reference Date: 09/24/2026

Job Code Function: Learning & Development