Supervisor: Grooming

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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 December 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 Grooming Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all snowcat operations and snow surface maintenance throughout the winter season. This includes operational, labor, all safety best practices, compliance, all departmental team training, growth, and leadership.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $29.00/hr - $38.24/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direction, leadership, and expertise to the grooming operation.
• Train, and develop the team in coordination with Mountain Operations team.
• Organize and delegate daily workload to the lead groomers to provide clear direction.
• Communicate daily work updates to Grooming Manager and Senior Snow Surfaces Manager.
• Oversee performance management and conduct evaluations of the grooming team.
• Ensure compliance with all company and department policies and procedures, including safety guidelines.
• Occasionally operate heavy equipment as required, such as snow removal equipment, excavators, forklifts, and mowing equipment.
• Oversee departmental budgets while tracking performance to expectations.
• Lead staff meetings and promote effective communication within the grooming, fleet, dispatch, lift maintenance, lift ops, F&B, ski patrol, and terrain park teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Snow Surfaces Manger, Director of Mountain Operations.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Highschool or Equivalent
• 5 years of grooming and trail maintenance preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Communicate effectively in English
• 2 years preferred supervisory experience
• Equipment operation, grooming specialist, communication, listening

The expected pay range is $29.00/hr - $38.24/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  512847
Reference Date: 12/10/2025 
Job Code Function: Grooming