Lead Mountain Safety

Vail Resorts; Colorado; On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes for employees

Discounts on lodging, food, gear

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and development

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Colorado is hiring a Mountain Safety Lead for Winter Seasonal 2026/2027. You will uphold the highest guest safety standards on the mountain and serve as an ambassador for guest service and resort knowledge.

Lead a 10–15 person crew, coordinate on-mountain operations, train staff, and ensure safety compliance. Strong leadership, guest service, and communication skills are essential; PSIA level 7 or higher is preferred.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a supervisory role.
• Guest service experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing).

Responsibilities

• Uphold guest safety on the mountain and promote the Skier Responsibility Code and resort safety policies.
• Supervise and manage a 10–15 person crew, ensuring proper coverage and safety on mountain operations.
• Train, motivate, and support team members to deliver excellent guest service.
• Coordinate with Mountain Safety Lead and Resort Management to organize morning operations and responsibilities.
• Assist guests with terrain information, directions, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Leadership experience

Guest service skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School or equivalent

Job description

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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 Mountain Safety Lead will work to uphold the highest levels of guest safety on the mountain as well as promote the Skier Responsibility Code and Vail Resorts’ safety policies and procedures.This position also serves as an ambassador for guest service and resort knowledge.The Lead will be responsible for the supervision and management of a10–15-personcrew, ensuring proper coverage on the mountain and managing both guest and employee safety issues.

Job Specifications

StartingWage: $23.00/hr - $30.61/hr

EmploymentType: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

ShiftType: Full Time hours available

MinimumAge: At least 18 years of age

HousingAvailability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

Observingandmaintainingthehighest levels of guest safety while skiing/boarding and standing at mountain locations, on varied terrain,athigh altitude, with varying winter weather conditions.

Enforcing the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort policies with guests and employees includinginstructing guests and employees on appropriate behavior andrevocation of lift tickets or passes.

Answering guest questions regarding terrain, directions, and other resort/town information in a professional and friendly manner.

Placing and monitoring signage and baffles in slow ski zones.

Checking trails for safety hazards, placing ropes, and packing or shoveling snow.

Lifting equipment which may include baffles, signage, padding, and/or toboggans.

Assisting guests to their feet and/or to descend the mountain.

Ensure violator cards are retrieved eachday anddoesa daily internal audit to ensure proper completion.

Responsible for motivating, training,managing,and supporting team members.

Managestheirarea of the mountain, elevates issues to Team Lead and/or Management, andfacilitatesmorning organization of areas of responsibility, lunches, set up, and breakdown.

Meets, supports, andencouragesMountain Safety Contact expectations personally and for the team.

Serves as a bridge of communication between staff and the leadership/Management team.

Job Requirements

High School or Equivalent;Bachelor’sdegree preferred

Previous leadership and/or supervisory experience

Previous guest service experience

Proficientin Microsoft Office

Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written)

Must have excellent guest service skills

Musthave excellent communication skills

Must work well in a team

Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment

Must be available toworkholidays and weekends

Must havesight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficientto learn skills, follow and provide directions

Must pass on-mountain ski/ride test (equivalent to PSIA Level 7 Minimum)

Preferred Skills

Ski/Snowboard testing to PSIA Level 8

Knowledge of local area/resort

The expected pay range is$23.00/hr - $30.61/hr. 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 517539
Reference Date:09/10/2026
Job Code Function:Mountain Safety