Advanced Ski Patrol
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.
Benefits
- Free ski/mountain passes for employees
- Employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
- Free ski and snowboard lessons
- 40% retail discounts
- Discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development through Epic Service
- Referral Program
- Wellness benefits
About the Role
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts, and our Ski Patrol team ensures this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for the safety of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are alert and dependable professionals focused on safety with the ability to remain calm in crisis when incidents arise.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and promote guest safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions
- Assist injured/ill guests on the mountain
- Transport injured guests off the mountain
- Maintain trails, including hazard identification and setting up closures, safety materials, and other impacts from the resort environment
- Transport supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need
- Perform closing procedures at the end of the day to ensure all guests are safely off the mountain
- Enforce the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort Policies
- Conduct chairlift and guest evacuation
- Operate snowmobiles to various areas of the mountain, as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 3-5 years of previous patrol experience preferred
- Pass resort Ski Patrol sponsored ski test, capable of skiing all types of terrain under all weather conditions
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English
- Must have excellent guest service skills
- Must work well in a team environment
- Must be able to work in inclement weather in a mountain environment
- Must have a current EMT medical certification
- Minimum age: 18 years
Pay
The expected pay range is $23.00/hr - $30.61/hr. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Schedule
- Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
The terms and conditions for the position are subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Housing is not provided.