Terrain Park Assistant Manager

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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:

The Terrain Park assistant manager is responsible for seasonal operations for both Terrain Parks. This individual is responsible assisting the terrain park manager with training, scheduling, and motivation of the team. The Parks assistant manager will perform a daily risk management assessment of park venues including the design/construction and layout of features as well as placement and integrity of signage. The Parks assistant manager will ensure and regulate the effective testing of features, monitor daily maintenance, and assure frequency and quality of employees’ interactions with guest. The Parks assistant manager will complete daily logs as necessary. 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $52,000.00 - $63,814
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Use institutional guidelines to embrace and maintain maintain a healthy culture of safety
• Foster an inviting and cohesive atmosphere for employees
• Provide exceptional experiences for guests
• Train new hires as well as continue to coach all Terrain Park employees regardless of skill level
• Work with Trail Maintenance and Grooming teams to ensure an excellent product
• Assist Terrain Park Manager and Grooming team in Design and Construction planning for all parks, pipes, and special events
• Responsible for park operations/decision making when manager is unavailable
• Implement a maintenance routine Terrain Park equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Terrain park operational experience
• Build and design knowledge for terrain parks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, and good administrative skills
• Must hold a current driver’s license.
• Ability to organize and be consistent.
• Ability to work varying hours, nights, and days as business and the park builds dictate.
• Minimum of 5 years of terrain park experience

Preferred:

• Previous supervisory experience
• Ability to operate a snowcat and excavator.

The expected pay range is $52,000.00 - $63,814. 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  510862
Reference Date: 08/19/2025 
Job Code Function: Terrain Park