Manager, Competition Services & Seasonal Programs, Ski + Ride School
Vail Resorts · Stowe, VT · Yesterday
$51k–$73k/yrFull-time
Job Summary
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.
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
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all Competition Services & Seasonal Programs operations, ensuring alignment with Ski and Ride School and Resort strategic goals
- Own financial performance, including revenue generation, labor management, and expense control for all assigned programs
- Hire, train, develop, and supervise Assistant Manager, program leads, and staff; foster a high-performance and engaged team culture
- Oversee planning and execution of all competition-related activities, including Masters Racing, corporate races, race training environments, and external event hosting (MMSC, GMA, USASA, ISFA, etc.)
- Develop and grow revenue streams through programming innovation, hill space sales, and enhanced event offerings
- Cookordination with Mountain Operations (Grooming, Snowmaking, Patrol) to ensure high-quality, safe, and consistent race and training environments
- Maintain and manage all race infrastructure, including preseason and in-season inspection, repair, and set up of netting, gates, and training equipment
- Partner with Field Marketing and other departments to support event visibility, guest engagement, and brand alignment
- Build and maintain strong relationships with competition clubs, partners, and external organizations
- Ensure high standards of guest service, program quality, and safety; resolve escalated guest concerns when needed
- Collaborate with Ski and Ride School leadership to support broader operations, including peak periods and holiday program coverage
- Lead daily on-hill operational support, including training space setup and safety management for Ski and Ride School programs
- Contribute to strategic planning, program innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support preseason preparation, staff training, and operational readiness for the Ski and Ride School
- Provide structured offseason transition planning to ensure continuity of critical work during non-operational months
- Model and uphold company values, safety standards, and leadership expectations
Job Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Ski & Ride School or related resort operations
- Demonstrated experience in competition services, race programming, or seasonal program management
- Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience supervising staff in an operational environment
- Experience leading supervisors or team leads strongly preferred
- aCurrent PSIA/AASI Level II required; Level III preferred
- USSA or other competition-related certifications preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and RPOS
- Fluent communicating in both written and verbal English
- Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
- Proven ability to manage operations while contributing to strategic initiatives
- Financial acumen and ability to manage labor and revenue targets
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to build relationships with internal teams and external partners
- Skilled in conflict resolution and guest service recovery
- Advanced knowledge of ski racing, freestyle, and competition environments
- Ability to work outdoors in variable and inclement conditions
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and peak periods