Expert Ski Patrol - Free Passes, Training & Growth

Vail Resorts; Mercersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Discounted lift tickets

Free ski lessons

Lodging discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring Ski Patrol for the 2026/2027 winter season to ensure the safety of staff and guests on the mountain, remaining calm during crises and providing first aid as needed. Candidates must be expert skiers with strong guest service skills and teamwork ability.

Starting wages range from $22.00 to $27.70 per hour, housing is available, and the role offers full-time winter-season hours with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Pass resort Ski Patrol sponsored ski test, capable of skiing all types of terrain under all weather conditions.
• Must be able to 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

Teamwork

Skiing expert level

Safety awareness

Job description

Vail Resorts is hiring Ski Patrol for the 2026/2027 winter season to ensure the safety of staff and guests on the mountain, remaining calm during crises and providing first aid as needed. Candidates must be expert skiers with strong guest service skills and teamwork ability.

Starting wages range from $22.00 to $27.70 per hour, housing is available, and the role offers full-time winter-season hours with opportunities for training and development.