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.
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
- RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
- 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 Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $21.00/hr - $27.20/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:
- Ensure the safe, timely and efficient opening and closing of the Mountain Operations
- Answer all incoming calls within 3 rings.
- Coordinate with Ski Patrol, Lift and Electrical Maintenance personnel as well as lift operations to ensure safe and timely opening of lifts and zones.
- Record all times for clearances, lift openings, and lift line status and keep light boards updated.
- Using set call-out procedures inform all appropriate personnel (maintenance, management, & patrol) as situations arise.
- Ensure operations documentation is filed and digitally recorded in a timely manner.
- Review Lift logs to ensure they have been completed and filed accordingly.
- Geographical knowledge to include major lift zones, locations and how to access those places. All areas named on trail map and locations of all avalanche sign lines.
- Demonstrate our core values: Be Safe, So Good, Do Right, Have Fun, Serve Others and Drive Value.
- Assist Lift Operations where needed.
- Always show up on time, in uniform, and adhere to the grooming policy!
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Previous mountain operations experience would be an asset
- Must have strong decision making skills
- Well developed interpersonal skills and communication skills
- The ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
- Must be familiar with Radio Protocol
- Must have basic knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- A working knowledge of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains operation procedures a definite asset
- Proof of clear criminal record check
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 510928
Reference Date: 08/21/2025
Job Code Function: Patrol
