Snowsports - Children's Programs Assistant

Snowsports - Children's Program Assistant (Winter 2026)

Resorts: Perisher, Falls Creek, Hotham

Employment Type: Casual, Winter Seasonal

Season Commences: Mid–Late June 2026

Applications Period: February - March 2026 (or earlier if filled)

Application Stage: Perisher - We are currently accepting early applications. Falls Creek & Hotham - We are currently accepting late applications.

Where your winter becomes their favourite memory.

Love working with kids? Join our Children’s Program team and help create safe, fun, and memorable snow days on the mountain.

As a Children’s Program Support Assistant, you’ll help create a safe, fun, and positive experience for kids learning to ski and snowboard.

If you have experience working with childcare, recreation, or hospitality - this could be the ideal role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Welcoming children and families, supporting daily check-in, and helping create a friendly, organised program environment.

Assisting children with gear, clothing, and equipment to keep them comfortable, safe, and ready for their lessons.

Supporting instructors during lessons and activities, both indoors and outdoors, to keep programs running smoothly.

Helping set up and pack down children’s areas, including play spaces, learning zones, and activity equipment.

Assisting with meals, snacks, and general supervision to ensure a safe, fun, and positive experience for every child.

What You'll Bring

Experience working or volunteering with children in childcare, education, recreation, or hospitality settings

On-snow experience is advantageous but not required.

A caring, energetic, and patient approach to working with young guests and families

Excellent communication and guest service skills, with fluency in spoken and written English

A passionate, adaptable team player who brings energy, positivity to a fast-paced mountain environment, working both indoors and outdoors settings

A proactive attitude, with the ability to stay calm, organised, and safety-focused throughout the day

What's In It for You

Be part of a supportive team that makes every child’s mountain experience safe, fun, and memorable

Gain valuable experience in childcare, recreation, or guest service within Australia’s largest snow resort

Develop new skills, build confidence, and enjoy a truly unique alpine working environment

Explore future opportunities to progress into Snowsports instructing through in-house training pathways.

Vail Resorts Australia Staff Lift Pass for the season

Up to 40% discounts on food, retail, and rentals across Vail Resorts Australia

Join an inclusive, high-energy culture that celebrates teamwork, growth, and mountain life

What We're About

Vail Resorts Australia operates some of Australia’s most iconic alpine destinations. Our teams bring the mountains to life through professionalism, energy, and genuine care for every guest. Guided by our values — Be Inclusive, Do Good, Be Safe, Have Fun, Serve Others, Drive Value, Do Right — we create workplaces where people feel supported, respected, and part of something bigger.

Your Availability

Our Instructing team are employed casually, with the following options:

Unlimited Availability: For full-season team members, typically work up to six (6) days per week over Winter (June–September). Ideal for consistent work, training and eligibility for staff accommodation.

Limited Availability: For balancing other commitments. Must meet minimum availability requirements (see below), and arrange your own accommodation:

ResortMinimum AvailabilityAdditional Optional Availability

Perisher 2 weeks during NSW July School Holidays (4–19 July 2026) Private School Holidays (27 June–3 July 2026), and/or at least 1 full week within the first 3 weeks of August

Falls Creek 12 days during VIC & NSW July School Holidays (27 June–19 July 2026) and most weekends in August

Hotham 2 weeks during VIC July School Holidays (27 June–12 July 2026) and all weekends in August

Your Next Steps

Excited to join our Snowsports team? Apply now through our Career Center!

If you need any reasonable adjustments just reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via the HR Help Centre — we’re here to help!

We love that you’re keen to join our team — just make sure this role is the one you’re truly interested in before applying.

Our staff accommodation spots are limited and reserved for full-season team members, so be sure to tell us your availability and if you’ll need a place to stay.

Our system can be tricky with attachments - please follow this guide:

Attachment Guidelines:

Maximum of 10 attachments (total size up to 10 MB).

Accepted file formats: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .txt, and .rtf.

Applications exceeding these limits will not submit.

You will receive a confirmation email once your application is successfully submitted.

If you are having submission issues, submit your application without any attachments and provide them through the HR Help Centre.

Your next winter starts here - come be the moment guests return, season after season.