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:
Manage all aspects of Recreation operations including revenue management, purchasing, inventory, employee relations and all other spa functions.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $56,485.00 - $63,147.92
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Implement procedures to maximize revenue opportunities
- Audit Monthly Inventory
- Monitor Labor based on business levels and budget
- Process daily time management and bi-weekly payroll, commissions, and service charges.
- Program and update PLU products in Guest Connect.
- Update and analyze reports to optimize budget goals.
- Maintain accounting journals for wages, open checks.
- Maintain marketing for social media, collateral materials and signage
- Update training manuals for Rec. front desk attendants, and all Rec personnel
- Enter purchase orders in Coupa and place retail and supply orders with vendors.
- Perform HR duties including recruiting, interviewing, on-boarding of employees, disciplinary actions, coaching, counseling and termination when needed.
- Manage and review staff performance, goal setting, bi-annual and annual performance reviews.
- Participate in Best Practice Groups, Hotel SLT meetings and other resort meetings to further business objectives.
- Develop and execute Rec promotions and seasonal specials.
- Monitor reservation system for efficient and quality service.
- Create weekly schedules according to occupancy demands and oversight of PTO, sick and floating holiday entry.
- Monitor Rec job checklist to ensure that all items are completed efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism in appearance, demeanor and ethics in dealing with guests. co- workers and employees.
- Compliance with all resort policies, procedures and standards of operations.
- Assign and monitor Lift training for team.
- Performance of all special projects as requested.
- Engage in Vail leadership training and inter-departmental management philosophies
- Other duties as required.
Job Qualifications:
- College degree in Hospitality, Business Administration/Management or comparable skills and knowledge preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with guests on an individual and group basis required
- Must be flexible in work schedule to meet guest occupancy and staffing demands to include weekends and holidays required.
- Ability to stand for extended period of time and lift up to 30 pounds
- Computer proficiency required: Guest Connect, Microsoft systems: Word, Excel, One Drive, Outlook, Teams
- Excellent Management. Organizational and Guest Service skills required
The expected pay range is $56,485.00 - $63,147.92. 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 511808
Reference Date: 09/26/2025
Job Code Function: Fitness/Spa
