Experienced Ski Patrol: Mountain Safety & First Aid

Vail Resorts; Kirkwood (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski/Mountain Perks

Free passes for employees

Employee discounts on lodging, food, g

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in the United States is hiring for winter 2026/27 in ski patrol roles and other seasonal positions. Starting wage ranges from $22/hr to $27.70/hr, with full-time hours and housing availability noted.

The company emphasizes safe mountain operations, guest service, and teamwork across weather conditions. Employees receive free ski passes, free ski/snowboard lessons, 40% discounts on retail, lodging and mountain shuttles, plus wellness benefits and development opportunities through

Qualifications

• Must communicate fluently in English
• Must have excellent guest service skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a mountain environment

Responsibilities

• Supervise and promote guest safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions
• Assist injured/ill guests on the mountain and administering first aid
• Transporting injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan or supporting air lift operations
• Maintain trails, including hazard identification and setting up closures, safety materials, and other impacts from the resort environment
• Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need on skis/snowboard
• Performing closing procedures at the end of the day to ensure that all guests are safely off the mountain
• Enforcement of the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort Policies
• Chairlift and guest evacuation
• Operating snowmobiles to various areas of the mountain, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

English fluency

Guest service skills

Teamwork

Adaptability to weather

Job description

Vail Resorts in the United States is hiring for winter 2026/27 in ski patrol roles and other seasonal positions. Starting wage ranges from $22/hr to $27.70/hr, with full-time hours and housing availability noted.

The company emphasizes safe mountain operations, guest service, and teamwork across weather conditions. Employees receive free ski passes, free ski/snowboard lessons, 40% discounts on retail, lodging and mountain shuttles, plus wellness benefits and development opportunities through