Ski Patrol

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 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:

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Ski Patrol team is no exception to ensuring this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for promoting the safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are alert and dependable professionals focused on promoting safety with the ability to remain calm in a crisis when incidents arise.

Job Specifications:

• Expected Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.26 /hour
• Shift & Schedule Availability - Full Time
  • Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Skill Level: Expert
  • Expert Level Ski or Snowboard Ability
• Other Specifics: Patrol members operate a variety of tasks in all terrain and in all weather conditions. Due to the nature of this position candidates must be able to pass an expert level ski patrol test upon hire;
• Ideal Start Date: Nov 1, 2024

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote guest safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions 
• Assist injured/ill guests on the mountain and administer first aid 
• Transporting injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan or supporting airlift operations 
• Maintain trails, including hazard identification and setting up closures and safety materials, and other impacts from the resort environment 
• Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need on skis/snowboard 
• Performing closing procedures at the end of the day to ensure that all guests are safely off the mountain 
• Enforcement of the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort Policies 
• Chairlift and guest evacuation 
• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements:

• Pass resort Ski Patrol sponsored ski test
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have excellent guest service skills

The expected pay range is $21.00 - $23.26. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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  503024
Reference Date: 07/18/2024 
Job Code Function: Ski Patrol