Entry Ski Patroll-Skilled
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 items
- 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
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.
Responsibilities
- Promote guest safety
- Assist injured guests on the mountain
- Maintain trails, including closures, safety materials, and other impacts from the natural environment
- Other duties as assigned
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
Pay
The expected pay range is $21.51/hr - $25.30/hr. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Schedule
- Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Hiring for seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).