Lead Ski Patrol

Vail Resorts; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Lift ticket discounts for friends and

Ski lessons for employees

40% retail discounts

Wellness benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in the United States is hiring for winter Ski Patrol roles. Seasonal employment with starting wage $24.00/hr to $30.61/hr, full-time hours during the winter season, and potential housing availability.

You will oversee patrol operations, coordinate safety measures, and support guests daily on the mountain. The position emphasizes safety leadership, team collaboration, and the ability to work outdoors in winter conditions.

Qualifications

• Five years of patrol experience preferred.
• Patrol Lead or Specialist at a Vail Resort preferred.
• Pass resort Ski Patrol ski test; can ski all terrain.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have excellent guest service skills.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Able to work in inclement mountain weather.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and promote guest safety on varied terrain.
• Assist injured/ill guests on the mountain.
• Transport injured guests off the mountain via toboggan or lift ops.

Skills

English fluency

Guest service

Teamwork

Job description

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

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Ski Patrol team is no exception to ensuring this experience of a lifetime. Responsible forthesafety ofstaffand guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are alert and dependable professionals focused onsafetywith theabilitytoremain calm in crisis when incidents arise.Responsiblefor leadingteams of patrollersin specificdisciplines of expertise andday-to-dayoperations on the mountain. This person will oversee the daily ski patrol functions and help coordinate with PatrolLeadershipto facilitate daily projects.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage:$24.00/hr - $30.61/hr
• Employment Type:Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type:Full Timehours available
• Minimum Age:At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and promote guest safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions
• Assist injured/ill guests on the mountain
• 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
• Have extensive knowledge of ski patrol includingbut not limited to:department compliance requirements,medicalapplications, terrain management,scheduling, weatherobservations, snowmobileoperations, accident investigation, lift evacuation, and slope safety
• Assist with maintaining an updated patrol SOP documentation, manuals, and training tools
• Assist patrol leadership in daily operations including but not limited tosafetymeetings,organizing and assigning responsibilities, incident investigationsand hiring activities
• Facilitate training, mentorship, and support of patrol members
• Overseeing the day to day operations ofthe ski patrolteam
• Administrative duties such as goal setting,documentedperformance management, performance appraisals, overseeing and ensuring the quality assurance of trainingandscheduling
• Will be able tolead effectivelyin the absence of the SkiPatrol Manager
• Will work closely with otherMountain Operationsdepartments and managers
• Knowledge ofMountainOperations
• Demonstrates effective supervisory skills with regards to motivation (morale and positive reinforcement)andperformance management
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• 5 years of previous patrol experience preferred
• Patrol Lead orSpecialist at a Vail Resort preferred
• 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 be at leastChoose an item.
• 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

The role you are being hired into requires further background check clearances by the State of Pennsylvania, which will need to be completed before you can begin work. For more information on the clearances, clickhere .

The expected pay range is$24.00/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.

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