Skilled Ski Patrol

Vail Resorts; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Ski lessons

Lodging discounts

401(k)

Assistance program

Training & development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in California is hiring Ski Patrol for winter 2026/27. The role focuses on safety, first aid, and mountain operations, requiring EMT certification and expert skiing ability. Applicants must be 18+, fluent in English, and able to work weekends/holidays in all weather conditions.

The position offers competitive pay ($21.51–$25.30 per hour) and benefits including ski passes, discounts, retirement plan, and training opportunities through Epic Service.

Qualifications

• EMT certification required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass resort Ski Patrol sponsored ski test.
• Must communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and promote guest safety on varied terrain in winter conditions.
• Assist injured/ill guests on the mountain and administer first aid.
• Transporting injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan or supporting air lift operations.
• Maintain trails, identify hazards, set up area closures, and support resort environment management.
• Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need on skis.
• Perform closing procedures to ensure guests are safely off the mountain.
• Enforce the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort Policies.
• Chairlift and guest evacuation; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Guest service skills

Education

EMT certification

Job description

Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more.

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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

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 for safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are on alert and dependable professionals focused on prevention with the able remain calm in crisis when incidents arise.

Job Specifications:

• Expected Pay Rate: $21.51/hr - $25.30/ hr
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time
• Required Certification Level: EMT
• Required Ski Level: Expert
  • Expert Ski Level only
  • Snowboard applicants must also be Expert Level skiers with no exception
• Other Specifics: Patrol members operate a variety of tasks in all terrain and in all weather conditions. Due to the nature of this position candidates must be able to pass an expert level ski patrol test upon hire;
• Other Job Specifications to Resort
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays
  • Must complete a four-week Pass/Fail ski patrol training program

Job 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, setting up area closures as well as other resort environmentmanagement considerations
• Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need on skis
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• EMT certification
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Pass resort Ski Patrol sponsored ski test
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• Must have excellent guest service skills
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a mountain environment

The expected pay range is$21/hr - $25.05/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 516259
Reference Date:07/31/2026
Job Code Function:Ski Patrol