Specialist 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/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
• Wellness benefits

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

• Lead department team members in assigned roles
• Promote guest safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions
• Assist injured/ill guests on the mountain
• Transport injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan or support air lift operations
• 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
• Chairlift and guest evacuation
• Operate snowmobiles to various areas of the mountain, as needed
• Supervise and administer training
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and strong guest service skills
• Interface with and be a liaison for other departments involved with ski area operations
• Act as a leader and coordinate all aspects of Specialist Department in coordination with direct Supervisor
• Support daily ski patrol operation and perform ski patrol duties
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3-5 years of previous patrol experience preferred
• Current California (E) blasters license
• EMT-B or higher medical certification – Required
• 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 be able to work in inclement weather in a mountain environment
• Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills – Required
• Ability to effectively work within a team – Required
• Time Management & organizational skills – Required
• Leadership ability – Required
• Strong decision-making skills – Required
• Competent with Windows-based programs; specifically, Microsoft Office - Required
• Expert skiing/riding skills - Required

Pay

The expected pay range is $24.64/hr - $35.20/hr. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Schedule

• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

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).