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 March 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:  

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Ski Patrol team is no exception to ensuring this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for promoting the safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are alert and dependable professionals focused on promoting safety with the ability to remain calm in a crisis when incidents arise. 

   

Job Specifications:  

Housing: May Be Available 

Expected Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.26 / hour 

Winter Seasonal 2024 / 2025 

Skill Level - WFR, OEC,EMT or Higher medical certification. 

Other Specifics - Expert Skiing Ability 

  

Job Responsibilities:  

Promote guest safety  

Assist injured guests on the mountain  

Maintain trails, including closures, safety materials, avalanche mitigation, and other impacts from the natural environment  

Other duties as assigned  

  

Job Requirements:  

Pass resort Ski Patrol sponsored ski test  

Must be able to communicate fluently in English  

Must have excellent guest service skills  

Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment  

Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment 

Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions 

 

The expected pay range is $21.00 - $23.26. 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. 

 

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  506511
Reference Date: 12/26/2024 
Job Code Function: Ski Patrol