Skilled Ski Patrol

Job Summary

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Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, and for our guests.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing first aid and basic life support
• Transport and transfer of injured and ill guests
• All appropriate record keeping, written and digital
• Slope safety
• Trail setup, maintenance and tear down
• Mountain Sweeps
• Lift evacuation
• Avalanche mitigation and explosives handling
• Snowmobile operating

Job Requirements

• Be 21 years old before November 1, 2026
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be an EXPERT skier (sorry, snowboarders)
• Participate in and pass a ski test on an assigned date (to be determined) in March or April 2026
• Be able to work in a high alpine environment in extreme weather conditions at elevations over 10,000 feet above sea level and up to almost 13,000 feet above sea level for extended periods of time
• Available to work holidays and weekends
• Work well in a team
• Have excellent guest service skills
• Work full time (5 days per week) from mid-October 2026 until April 30th, 2027 or longer
• Participate in and pass National Ski Patrol’s Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course and new patroller orientation. (Courses provided in the fall of 2026)
• Preferred: Previous ski patrol or ski industry experience, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or higher, Avalanche education, Fluency in a language other than English

Employee 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

Pay and Schedule

The expected pay range is $21.51/hr - $25.30/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Union Required Statement

The terms and conditions for the position are subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.