Assistant Manager Terrain Park - Hourly

Vail Resorts; Zanesfield (OH); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Lift tickets discount

Free ski lessons

Lodging discounts

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Training & development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in the United States is hiring an Assistant Manager, Terrain Parks to lead daily terrain park operations, supervise a seasonal team, and partner with mountain operations to deliver a safe, innovative guest experience. The role covers recruiting, scheduling, training, and risk management, with focus on safety and guest service.

Candidates should have leadership experience, skiing/snowboarding ability, and a high school diploma; the position offers winter-season work with competitive

Qualifications

• Advanced skiing or snowboarding ability.
• Leadership, supervisory, or crew lead experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily terrain park operations and venue readiness; support terrain feature construction, maintenance, inspections, and risk management; ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures; coordinate with Grooming, Snowmaking, Ski Patrol, Lift Operations, and Trail Maintenance teams.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training employees; develop schedules and staffing plans; coach employees and provide performance feedback; promote employee engagement and growth.
• Coordinate labor resources, support budgeting and inventory management, monitor terrain quality and guest feedback, and support special events and resort initiatives.

Skills

Advanced skiing

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

The Assistant Manager, Terrain Parks supports the planning, execution, and oversight of daily terrain parkoperations. This position partners with the Snow Surfaces Manager and Mountain Operations leadership team to deliver a safe, innovative, and industry-leading terrain park experience while fostering employee engagement,operational excellence, and exceptional guest service.The Assistant Manager is responsible for hiring, development, and direct supervision of terrain park employees,supporting feature design and construction, ensuring compliance with all risk management standards,coordinating with cross-functional departments, and contributing to the development of a high-performing team culture aligned with Vail Resorts mission, values, and Epic Service standards. This role also supports hiring,
scheduling, and employee management for all Snow Surfaces operations and serves as acting department leaderwhen the Snow Surfaces Manager is unavailable.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage:$25.00 - $35.20
• Employment Type:Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type:Full Timehours available
• Minimum Age:At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:No

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Safe & Exceptional Operations: Oversee daily Terrain Park operations and venue readiness; support terrainfeature construction, maintenance, inspections, and risk management; ensure compliance with company safetystandards and operating procedures; partner with Grooming, Snowmaking, Ski Patrol, Lift Operations, and TrailMaintenance teams.
• Build & Develop High-Performing Teams: Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and trainingemployees; develop schedules and staffing plans; coach employees and provide performance feedback; promoteemployee engagement and growth.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Coordinate labor resources, support budgeting and inventory management, monitorterrain quality and guest feedback, and support special events and resort initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Advanced skiing or snowboarding ability; leadership, supervisory, or crew lead experience; strong communicationand organizational skills; valid Driver’s License; High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Terrain Parks, Grooming, Snowmaking, or Mountain Operations experience; Snowcat or heavyequipment operation; workforce scheduling and employee development; risk management and safety leadership;experience leading seasonal teams.

Successful Candidates Demonstrate

• Safety-first mindset, accountability and reliability, strong work ethic, team-oriented leadership, adaptability in dynamic outdoor environments, commitment to exceptional guest and employee experiences, and experience in operational environments such as mountain operations, construction, landscaping, agriculture, transportation, or heavy equipment.

The expected pay range is$25.00 - $35.20. 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 516928
Reference Date:08/28/2026
Job Code Function:Terrain Park