Senior Specialist, Health & Safety

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:

The Senior Specialist of Health and Safety will support all aspects of Health and Safety at their resort location.  This position will work closely with Health and Safety leadership, resort operations, and corporate leadership to implement and sustain a Health and Safety culture that achieves world class safety performance. This position will work and collaborate with external partners, community leaders, and regulators in supporting the resort as well as the company’s core value of Be Safe.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $56,485 - $71,874.28
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the company’s Health and Safety strategy to achieve world class Health and Safety performance within the travel and leisure Industry.  Responsible for the execution of:
  • Safety Trainings
  • Audits and Assessments
  • Resort Safety Programs and Compliance
  • Advising and coaching front line leaders on Health and Safety initiatives
• Be an unbiased leader and voice for resort leadership so they understand the risks and opportunities to drive, improve, and then maintain superior safety performance.
• Develop an understanding of the core business needs and historic/current/predictive safety metrics in order to adjust safety strategy accordingly.
• Address compliance and regulatory safety as well as risk management trends and regulatory focus areas as directed by the Senior Manager. 
• Engage, as required, with local, state and federal officials as necessary to support Health and Safety Compliance and best practices.
• Support the Senior Manager of Health and Safety and serve in their absence.
• Communicate across a variety of stakeholders in a matrix environment.
• Execute projects as assigned.
• Own your self-development on the Health and Safety Team.

Other duties or tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years’ experience working in Health and Safety or related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including project management software, Visio
• Preferred Skills:
  • Degree in Health & Safety related field
  • Experience analyzing, and advising on safety data analytics
  • Experience leading and implementing change

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $56,485 - $71,874.28. 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. 

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  508445
Reference Date: 05/16/2025 
Job Code Function: Health & Safety