Assistant Manager: Tube Park - Salary

Vail Resorts; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free mountain passes

Lift ticket discounts for friends/fam

Ski lessons for employees

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Training & professional development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring for winter 2026/27 in roles including Forest Flyer Mountain Coaster Assistant Manager. The position involves leading Skier Services operations, staff training, safety oversight, and cross-department collaboration to ensure exceptional service and safe operation of activities.

The role requires minimum 2 years of leadership experience, staff management, and experience in outdoor recreation or hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 Years previous Leadership experience in a dynamic operational setting
• Staff management, guest service recovery, time and labor, scheduling, working at height, grooming standards
• Leading emergency response, small equipment operation, leadership in outdoor recreation, amusement, or hospitality operations

Responsibilities

• Oversee Activity & Scanning operations including staffing, training, payroll, budgets, inventory, and safety; collaborating with other departments as necessary.
• Maintain training programs for staff related to guest service, daily operations, and emergency response that meet codes/regulations.
• Collect and organize training assessments of front-line staff with all documentation.
• Guide and promote safety practices in all areas and assist with ongoing training.
• Ensure guest and employee safety and compliance with state, federal, and industry requirements (USFS, OSHA, ANSI, ASTM, ACCT, IAAPA, etc.).
• Coordinate with Leadership, Patrol/Medics, Lift Ops and other departments to keep facilities and equipment safe and well-maintained.
• Document progressive coaching and discipline conversations per protocol.
• Coordinate with HR on employee matters within the department.
• Assist with audits via internal and external channels (H&S, Legal, Third-Party Inspector, etc.).

Job description

Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more.

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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

The Forest Flyer Mountain Coaster Assistant Manager will work with Skier Services Leadership to plan, develop, and execute the overall operational and training efforts for the department. They will also provide activity area operational coverage, support all Skier Services, and department administrative duties as needed. The Assistant Manager will work with other departments to implement coaster operating procedures; ensuring exceptional service/experience delivery, service recovery, and overall safe operation of activities while working in the operation.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage:$57,784.00 -$64,064.00
• Employment Type:Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type:Full Timehours available
• Minimum Age:At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee Activity & Scanning operations including staffing, training, payroll, budgets, inventory, and safety; collaborating with other departments as necessary.
• In conjunction with department Managers, maintain the training programs for staff related to guest service, daily operations, and emergency response that meet all applicable codes and regulations.
• Collect and organize training assessments of front-line staff including all documentation.
• Guide and promote safety practices in all areas, also responsible for assisting with ongoing training in all areas.
• Responsible for guest and employee safety and guest safety including compliance with state, federal, and industry regulatory operating requirements (ie. USFS, OSHA, ANSI, ASTM, ACCT, IAAPA, etc.)
• Work with their Leadership and Management Teams, Patrol/Medics, Lift Operations and other key departments to keep our facilities and equipment maintained and in safe working order and to develop a positive working environment.
• Work to conduct and document progressive coaching and discipline conversations with staff according to protocol.
• Provide a connection with HR to ensure employee matters are handled appropriately in a timely manner in the department.
• Assisting with the coordination of audits through key channels inside and outside the organization. (ie. H&S, Legal, Third-Party Inspector, etc.)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 Years previous Leadership experience in a dynamic operational setting
• Staff management, guest service recovery, time and labor, scheduling, working at height, adhere to grooming standards
• Leading emergency response, small equipment operation, experience in a leadership role relating to the outdoor recreation, amusement, or hospitality operations industries.

The expected pay range is$57,784.00 -$64,064.00. 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 518223
Reference Date:10/10/2026
Job Code Function:Tube Park