Specialist Golf Pro

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 June 15th 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:

The purpose of the Specialist Golf Pro is to assist the Director of Golf and Head Golf Professional in every phase of the total golf operation. This concept includes assuming full responsibility for the Golf Shop and its operation in the absence of the Head Golf Professional.

As a member of the Golf Management Team, the Assistant Golf Professional will be a part of the entire operation. They will assist in all areas including the golf shop, practice facility, golf services and golf car operations. The position will promote an exceptional "golf experience," and provide excellent services and programs for all patrons.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $26.55/hr 

• Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026 

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

• Housing Availability: Yes 

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote the game of golf.
• Aid the Head Golf Professional in every phase of the golf operation.
• Spread hospitality and goodwill to the Members and Guests.
• Teach all abilities and conduct golf clinics.
• Play golf with the Members and work on golf game.
• Responsible for daily golf shop operations and bookkeeping. Operations duties include keeping an accurate tee sheet, managing daily golf shop personnel, and providing professional service.  Bookkeeping duties include maintaining a balanced daily ledger, closing daily books, and reporting daily sales and deposits.
• Assist with outside staff.
• Coordinate the junior golf program.
• Directly responsible for the coordination of all group play.
• Assist with planning, conducting, and scoring golf tournaments and other golf-related activities.
• Help to oversee all areas of the golf operation to assure proper performance.
• Assist in keeping the Golf Shop neat and clean.
• Assist with inventory control.
• Display and sell all merchandise.
• Assist with stock and special order merchandise.
• Answer phones and book tee times for Members, Guests and special events.
• Assist with golf club repair.
• Notify Maintenance of all upcoming events.
• Attend P.G.A. Schools and Education Seminars.
• Responsible for all functions of the club’s handicap service
• Develop new ways of improving any part of the golf operation.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• P.G.A. Member in good standing or registered in the P.G.A. Apprentice program. 
• Must be willing to learn all aspects of teaching, merchandising, inventory control, handicapping, personnel management, tournament operations, satisfactory playing ability, and the rules of golf. 
• Must reflect a professional image at all times.

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $26.55/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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  513761
Reference Date: 03/04/2026 
Job Code Function: Golf Services