Lead Lift Experience

Vail Resorts; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,307 - 40,253; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski passes

40% retail discount

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Training and professional development

Referral program

Housing availability

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Colorado is seeking a Lift Experience Team Lead for the winter season. You will oversee daily lift operations, coordinate opening and closing procedures, and support operators and screeners to ensure guest safety and smooth service.

This seasonal full-time role requires 1–2 years of lift or mountain operations experience, a high school diploma, and fluent English. You will work outdoors in varying weather, with weekends and holidays required, and housing is available.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English communication.
• 1–2 years of lift or mountain operations experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of resort lifts, including scheduling and opening/closing procedures.
• Assist with hiring, training, and supporting operators and scanners in daily operations and safety.
• Monitor and document operator performance and behavior; provide feedback or corrective action as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of laws, policies, and procedures to ensure guest safety.
• Collaborate with ski patrol, mountain safety, lift maintenance, and lift electric to resolve issues on the mountain.
• Promote clean and organized workstations.
• Address guest questions and complaints with timely resolutions.
• Provide additional training to support ticket scanning as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Lift operations experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lift Experience Team Lead – Seasonal

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 passes 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 seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled, whichever comes first.

Employee Benefits

• Free ski passes and lessons for employees, and discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles (40% retail discount)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Training and professional development (Epic Service)
• Referral program

Job Specifications

• Starting wage: $22.00/hr – $29.22/hr
• Employment type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift type: Full Time, 8–10 hours/day; weekends and holidays as needed
• Skill level: Team Lead
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Housing availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of resort lifts, including scheduling and procedures for opening and closing lifts.
• Assist with hiring, supporting, and training operators and scanners in daily operations and safety.
• Monitor and document lift operator performance and behavior, providing feedback, recognition, or corrective action when necessary.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of and enforce all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to ensure guest safety.
• Work closely with ski patrol, mountain safety, lift maintenance, and lift electric to resolve issues on the mountain.
• Promote clean and organized workstations.
• Receive and assess guest questions, comments, and complaints, providing timely resolutions.
• Provide additional training to support ticket scanning as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–2 years of previous lift or mountain operations experience.
• Physically capable of assisting guests while loading lifts; may lift up to 40 lbs.
• Fluent in English communication.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and moving for the entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Pay range: $22.00/hr – $29.22/hr. The pay range is the pay we reasonably expect to offer for this position. Compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.