Manager: Lift Experience

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 Summary: 

Responsible for the safe uphill and downhill transportation of guests utilizing Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s chairlift infrastructure. Provides daily supervision and leadership to Ass Mgr, Leads, Lift Operators and Scanners within assigned areas.

Develops and implements department programs focused on safety, guest service, operational consistency, and employee training. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and developing employees to support department and resort goals.

Performance will be evaluated using the company’s leadership competencies, operational standards, and measurable department goals related to safety, service, employee performance, and overall operational success.

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $58,859.00 - $84,084.00 +annual bonus 
• Employment Type: Year Round  

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

• Housing Availability: No  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide daily oversight of lift operations, including staffing, scheduling, and monitoring operational needs. Support appropriate staffing levels to meet safety, guest service, and business needs while operating within approved labor and expense budgets.
• Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging safe work practices, employee engagement, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Support the training, coaching, and development of new and returning employees, with an emphasis on building leadership capability within the team. Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training processes as assigned.
• Maintain professional standards and support consistent delivery of the resort’s guest service expectations.
• Understand and apply applicable company policies, procedures, and operating standards. Address employee performance or conduct concerns in partnership with appropriate leadership and Human Resources processes.
• Conduct routine observations and audits of lift mazes, loading areas, unloading areas, and surrounding workspaces to support safe, consistent, and professional operations.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable lift operations standards, regulations, and company requirements, including ANSI, CPTSB, and OSHA-related requirements relevant to the role. Support compliance efforts and maintain professional working relationships with regulatory and industry representatives as appropriate.
• Support accurate completion and documentation of required safety, guest service, and operational training.
• Provide timely communication regarding lift operating schedules, operational changes, and other information that may affect internal business partners.
• Represent Lift Operations in relevant operational and leadership meetings. Demonstrate professional conduct and leadership consistent with company expectations.
• During summer operations, support or supervise assigned mountain projects and seasonal lift operations. This may include coordination with construction, utility, environmental, and Lift Maintenance teams, as appropriate to the role.
• Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and implementation of departmental labor and operating budgets.
• Ensure daily operational records and documentation are completed accurately and consistently to support communication, maintenance coordination, operational review, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

• High school education or equivalent, some college preferred
• Experience managing large teams, Experience working in the ski industry 
• 3 years in a Mountain Operations supervisory or managerial role
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.
• Strong English communication skills including verbal & written with the ability to handle complex guest interactions on and off the ski slopes.
• Previous guest service experience
• Positive, solutions oriented leadership. Ability to make responsible decisions at critical times

The expected pay range is $58,859.00 - $84,084.00 +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.

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  517769
Reference Date: 09/22/2026 
Job Code Function: Lift Experience