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.

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, mountain shuttles AND during the summer on bike haul, golf and other activities
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Seasonal 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:

This position also serves as an ambassador for guest service and resort knowledge. The Supervisor will be responsible for the supervision and management of 20-25 Mountain Safety Attendants, ensuring proper coverage on the mountain and managing both guest and employee safety issues.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22 / hour
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time
• Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Job Responsibilities include:

• Supervising and maintaining the highest levels of guest safety while skiing/boarding and standing at on mountain stations, on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions.
• Enforcing the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort policies with guests and employees in a professional friendly manner, including revocation of lift tickets or passes and instructing guests and employees on appropriate behavior.
• Answering guest questions regarding terrain, directions, and other resort/town information in a professional friendly manner.
• Placing and monitoring signage in various on-mountain areas.
• Checking trails for safety hazards, placing ropes and packing or shoveling snow.
• Lifting equipment which may include baffles, signage, padding, and/or toboggans.
• Assisting guests to their feet and/or to descend the mountain
• Ensuring safety infraction cards are retrieved each day, enter warnings and/or suspensions into the RPOS system, and department spreadsheet on a daily basis.
• Creating staff schedules.
• Assisting with administrative needs of the department.
• Motivating, training, managing and supporting team members.
• Collaborating with management and ski patrol in dealing with on-mountain safety issues.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written)
• Must have excellent guest service and communication skills
• Must work well in a team, and be comfortable leading said team
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment
• Must be available to work holidays and weekends
• Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, provide and follow direction, and provide and receive feedback in a professional manner
• Must pass on-mountain ski/ride test (equivalent to PSIA Level 7)

The budgeted range starts at $22. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

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 487430