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 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 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: 

• Outlet: Whistler Blackcomb
• Expected Pay Range: $21.00 - $26.55 / hour
• Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time and Part Time
• Skill Level: Entry

Job Responsibilities

• Promote guest safety 

• Assist injured guests on the mountain 

• Maintain trails, including closures, safety materials, avalanche mitigation, and other impacts from the natural environment 

• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements: 

• Pass resort Ski Patrol sponsored ski test 

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English 

• Must have excellent guest service skills 

• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment 

• Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment 

• Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions 

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. 

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 508097
Reference Date: 04/23/2025
Job Code Function: Patrol