Assistant Manager: Base Area Ops - Hourly

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/snowboard passes for employees
• Employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• Free ski and snowboard lessons
• 40% discount on retail purchases
• 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

About the role

Looking to jump start your career in the management track with Vail Resorts? The Assistant Parking Manager position is great for someone looking to gain experience with Vail Resorts/Stevens Pass and is intended for someone looking to move into a manager role soon.

Starting Wage: $25.00 - $28.60
Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
Shift Type: Full Time
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: No

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise frontline crews including: orientation and training, conflict resolution, long and short term planning of operation, maintenance of tools and equipment, executing daily meetings, and regular one-on-ones with Lead Hands.
• Provide leadership, promote team spirit and cooperative work ethics; provide the most outstanding examples of friendly, cooperative relationships with our guests, other staff and the rest of the department.
• Show initiative in handling routine matters and quick, thoughtful judgment in emergency situations.
• Understand and safely operate all aspects of the roads & parking and snow clearing operations.
• Work effectively with other departments mountain-wide as part of a large and diverse team.
• Relay work orders, respond to complaints, adhere to preventative maintenance programs and monitor quality, reporting to higher management.
• Ensure proper and complete documentation of all frontline duties performed, reporting any personal incidents or damage involving a company vehicle/equipment to department managers.
• Ensure adherence to all operational and safety procedures, resulting in safe and efficient operation of vehicles and other equipment (Snowplow, Snow Blower, Bobcat, etc.) and providing a safe environment for guests and staff.
• Assist with the selection, training and development of staff, exceeding present standards.
• Understand operational procedures and maintenance for all janitorial equipment.
• Set an excellent example and strive to improve safety, service and job satisfaction.

Requirements

• 3-5 years previous parking experience
• Prior experience operating heavy equipment (preferred)
• Prior experience driving non-CDL fleet vehicle (preferred)
• WA Flagger certification (preferred)
• Experience with Vail Resorts computer applications (preferred)
• Strong administrative and computer skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills (English)
• Spanish fluency an asset
• Valid State Issued Drivers License and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Records Check