Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
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 Summary:
We’re building something new for the world’s largest and best professional ski patrol, a center of excellence to support the continued success of our teams. The Manager: Technical Rescue, Ski Patrol Center of Excellence (COE) is responsible for supporting the execution, consistency, and development of enterprise technical rescue programs across regional resorts. This role focuses on operational delivery, coaching, training systems, and cross-functional support to both Technical Rescue and Avalanche Programs. The Manager: Technical Rescue partners with resort teams to help train, prepare, and invest in rescue readiness, safety, professionalism, and cultural alignment. This position is ideal for a passionate facilitator who has strong technical competence, emotional intelligence, and the ability to influence diverse patrol cultures.
Job Responsibilities:
- Regional Technical Rescue Program Execution: Oversees regional technical rescue programs by applying strong technical rescue skills, foundational operational understanding, and reliable mechanical aptitude.
- Avalanche Program Support: Assists Avalanche Programs by leveraging technical comprehension, cross‑discipline awareness, and facilitation skills to ensure aligned operational readiness.
- Management Standards Training: Leads training of management standards using high emotional intelligence and strong facilitation abilities to build capable, consistent teams across resorts.
- Regional Insight & Guidance: Provides regional perspective by assessing operational realities, identifying needs, and communicating with technical depth and clarity.
- Interdepartmental Collaboration & Integration: Strengthens alignment between Technical Rescue, Avalanche, and mountain operations teams by sharing expertise, supporting cross‑discipline problem‑solving, and ensuring cohesive program delivery across the region.
- Culture Change Leadership: Leads culture change efforts using emotional intelligence and expert facilitation to build trust, strengthen collaboration, and advance a more modern, professional ski patrol culture.
Job Requriments:
- Deep experience in, and appreciation for, patrolling, the ski industry, and mountain culture.
- Enthusiasm and passion for driving culture and innovative capabilities that maintain Vail Resorts ski patrols as the largest and best collective professional ski patrol in the world.
- Strong communicator and leader, able to connect with everyone from frontline team members to senior leaders both in the field and centrally.
- Proven ability to lead, align teams, and build energy and trust across a large organization.
- Deep understanding of how resorts operate and how to lead and implement programs across multiple locations.
- A leader who can both drive results and inspire people.
- Strong business storytelling skills and complex stakeholder management capabilities.
Qualifications:
Required
- AAA Pro 1/CAA Ops Level 1 or higher.
- Minimum SPRAT Level 1
- Wilderness First Responder or higher
- 5+ years of rope access and/or technical rope rescue experience.
- 5+ years of professional avalanche operations and patrol experience.
- Strong communicator with the ability to build trust across diverse patrol cultures.
- Ability to travel regionally and work in severe alpine environments.
Preferred
- Experience with RACS operation or maintenance.
- Prior leadership experience.
- Experience with accident investigations, NSP programs, search and rescue operations, etc.
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $79,531 - $127,500 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
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
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
Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.
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 513686
Reference Date: 02/24/2026
Job Code Function: Ski Patrol
