Elite Ski Patrol: Mountain Safety & Free Passes

Crested Butte, Llc; Crested Butte (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes & discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training & development

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring for Ski Patrol on a Winter Seasonal basis (2026/2027) in Colorado. The team promotes guest safety, responds to incidents, and operates in high alpine conditions with expert skiing skills and EMT-certified qualifications.

The position offers full-time and part-time hours, with wage starting at $21 per hour and up to $25.05 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18, able to work in extreme weather, and hold a current Colorado EMT certification or higher.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication required.
• Expert skiing ability, alpine terrain experience.
• Manual dexterity for operating equipment and safety tasks.

Responsibilities

• Promote guest safety on the mountain.
• Assist injured guests on the mountain.
• Maintain trails, closures, avalanche mitigation, and safety materials.

Skills

Fluent English

Expert Alpine Skier

Manual dexterity

Excellent guest service

Weather resilience

Education

Colorado EMT certification

Job description

Vail Resorts is hiring for Ski Patrol on a Winter Seasonal basis (2026/2027) in Colorado. The team promotes guest safety, responds to incidents, and operates in high alpine conditions with expert skiing skills and EMT-certified qualifications.

The position offers full-time and part-time hours, with wage starting at $21 per hour and up to $25.05 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18, able to work in extreme weather, and hold a current Colorado EMT certification or higher.