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.
Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until January 20th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).
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
To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary
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 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.
Job Specifications:
Expected Pay Range: $22.00 - $23.00 / hour
Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time
Skill Level: Intermediate - Expert
Other Specifics: Patrol members operate at some of the highest elevations on the mountain on all terrains 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; snowboard only candidates may be ineligible for certain positions due to safety concerns.
Job Responsibilities:
Maintain up to date knowledge of and enforce all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to ensure the safety of all guests
Maintain the safety and operation of trails through preventative procedures such as avalanche mitigation, tree and limb removal, and end of day closure of the mountain
Establish, coordinate, and execute emergency and hazard response plans such as evacuations and search and rescue protocols
Assist and provide care to injured guests and workers including transport via toboggan or air lift support when necessary.
Transport and set up of various mountain safety equipment, via skis and/or snowmobile operation, such as avalanche mitigation explosives, chainsaws, and first aid equipment
Assist with training and ongoing education
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification required
Valid driver’s license required
3-5 years of previous patrol experience preferred
Must be able to communicate fluently in English
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
Ability to use all senses
Ability to lift and transport 50 to 100 pounds with or without assistance
Ability to frequently walk/stand, sit/climb, balance, stoop/kneel, crouch/crawl, and reach throughout the course of work in all climate conditions and at high elevations
The expected pay range is $22.00 - $23.00. 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 506318
Reference Date: 12/11/2024
Job Code Function: Ski Patrol
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