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 Epic 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.

　　Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until March 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

　　Job 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

　　Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

　　Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)

　　Free ski passes for dependents

　　Critical Illness and Accident plans

　　Job Summary:

　　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 safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are on alert and dependable professionals focused on prevention with the ability to remain calm in crisis when incidents arise.

　　Job Specifications:

　　Expected Pay Range: $22.00 - $25.49 / hour

　　Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time and Part Time

　　Skill Level: Intermediate

　　Required Ski Level: Expert

　　Other Specifics: Patrol members operate a variety of tasks in all terrain and in all weather conditions. Due to the nature of this position candidates must be able to pass an expert level ski patrol test upon hire

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Supervise and promote guest safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions

　　Assist injured/ill guests on the mountain and administering first aid

　　Transporting injured guests off the mountain

　　Maintain trails, including hazard identification and setting up closures, safety materials, and other impacts from the resort environment

　　Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need

　　Performing closing procedures at the end of the day to ensure that all guests are safely off the mountain

　　Enforcement of the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort Policies

　　Chairlift and guest evacuation

　　Operating snowmobiles to various areas of the mountain, as needed

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Job Requirements:

　　Previous patrol experience 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 work well in a team environment

　　Must be able to work in inclement weather in a mountain environment

　　The expected pay range is $22.00 - $25.49. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

　　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.

　　Requisition ID 499795

　　Reference Date: 01/22/2024

　　Job Code Function: Ski Patrol