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.

　　Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is 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 Specifications

　　Outlet: Mount Snow

　　Shift & Schedule Availability: Year Round / Full Time

　　The budgeted range starts at $59,100 - $79,530 + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

　　Job Summary:

　　The Senior Manager of Lift operations is responsible for safe uphill and downhill transportation of all of our guests, summer and winter. Making sure all of our employees receive the training, support and resources to fully understand and execute accordingly. Work with employees to fully explain our safety guidelines. Guest Experience – mentoring our employees, so that we are providing the best guest service possible. Leading the daily operations of our lift system and employees who operate the lifts. Be able to connect with Lift Maintenance team daily, pass along any information pertinent to the lifts. Working with our Patrol and Dispatch teams every day.

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Interview, hire and train all lift operations personnel

　　Have a Safety First mentality and a Safe working atmosphere for our employees

　　Design orientation and training program and plan work schedules

　　Skiing or riding act as a roving supervisor

　　Craft and build mazes and screeds at the lifts, top and bottom

　　Performs management duties i.e. interviewing and selecting employees, scheduling, planning and guiding staff, has authority to hire or terminate staff or has particular input to the hiring, promoting or terminating staff on a regular basis

　　Help develop and work within defined labor and operating budgets

　　In the off-season lead all aspects of summer lift operations and assist with lift maintenance tasks as assigned

　　Skills (to include the following):

　　Ability to make responsible decisions at critical times

　　Strong communication and good judgment in handling guest relations on and off the ski slopes

　　Strong mathematical skills for budgets

　　Ability to coordinate and set work schedules

　　Excellent judgment skills as it relates to lift operations

　　Ability to delegate tasks to assistant manager and supervisors

　　Basic carpentry skills

　　Physical Demands (to include, but not limited to the following):

　　Ability to lift 75 pounds (heavy lifting)

　　Ability to shovel snow, operate a ski lift, load and unload the public on a ski lift, check tickets on guests, direct people through lift lines, and maintain snow conditions in lift areas in all weather conditions

　　Operate a snowmobile, ski, operate some equipment including an all-terrain vehicle, and motor vehicle

　　Extended periods of standing, sitting, bending, overhead reaching and driving

　　Ability to work in various weather conditions

　　Ability to climb and work at heights

　　Certifications/Diplomas/Prerequisites:

　　High School diploma or equivalent preferred

　　Prior experience operating a ski lift as well as leading staff

　　Possess a valid driver’s license

　　Past experience managing staff

　　The expected pay range is $59,100 - $79,530 + annual bonus. 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 499798

　　Reference Date: 01/22/2024

　　Job Code Function: Lift Operations