Specialist Ski Patrol

Vail Resorts; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,944 - 48,491; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes for employees

Discounts on lift tickets

401(k) retirement plan

Training and professional development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is seeking a Ski Patrol Specialist to ensure guest safety and incident response on the mountain, upholding safety codes and resort policies.

The role is winter seasonal with both full-time and part-time shifts, housing available, and requires strong leadership and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of ski patrol, including medical response and slope safety.
• Strong leadership and guest service skills.
• English speaking, writing and comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and promote guest safety on varied terrain.
• Assist injured or ill guests on the mountain.
• Transport injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan or air lift operations.
• Maintain trails and closures to ensure safety.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork with patrol staff.

Skills

Emergency response

Leadership

Communication

Guest safety

English proficiency

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Certification

Tools

Technology platforms

Job description

Ski Patrol Specialist

Job Summary: 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 the safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are alert and dependable professionals focused on prevention with the ability to remain calm in crisis when incidents arise.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $24.64/hr - $35.20/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time
• 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, including the guest service expectations included for advanced patrollers.
• Assist injured or ill guests on the mountain.
• Transport 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.
• Transport supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need.
• Perform closing procedures at the end of the day to ensure that all guests are safely off the mountain.
• Enforce the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort Policies.
• Chairlift and guest evacuation.
• Operate snowmobiles to various areas of the mountain as needed.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and strong guest service skills.
• Work consistently with the management team to promote the safe, cohesive and efficient operation of the entire ski patrol.
• Coordinate a team of patrollers in daily patrol operations and tasks.
• Identify and communicate with Team Lead about potential AI needs.
• Assist with the training and development of the assigned team, identifying and immediately communicating with Team Lead when patrollers are falling short of their expectations and goals.
• Contribute to the ongoing safety culture by actively supporting safety initiatives.
• Takes a leadership role in contributing to the improvement and optimal functioning of Patrol operations and other special assignments.
• Work with other Patrollers in all aspects of the job.
• Demonstrate a positive example in the workplace through training, initiative, quality and quantity of work.
• Interact and assist other departments in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicate team goals, daily expectations and progress to the patrollers on their team, helping to improve the department’s metrics throughout the season.
• Participate in and support mountain safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of ski patrol, including medical response, trails, weather, training, avalanche mitigation, snowmobile operations, chairlift evacuation and slope safety.
• Extensive knowledge of Park City Operations, including snowmaking, risk management, terrain park, lift maintenance, race crew, lift operations, mountain safety, food & beverage, ski school, events, transportation, guest services and mountain services.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and strong guest service skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Maintain effective working relationships inter/intra departmentally.
• Demonstrate advanced to expert skiing ability and be able to safely negotiate any area of the mountain, whether chairlift or hiking access, in all weather and snow conditions; patrollers must be able to ski at an advanced level to safely handle a toboggan (with provided training) in any terrain and perform avalanche mitigation duties.
• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Technician Certification – minimum.
• Ability to access and use technology across multiple platforms.
• English speaking, writing and comprehension.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Must be available to work holidays and weekends. This is a full‑time, 5 day a week position.
• Must be able to ski at an advanced to expert level in all snow and weather conditions, daily, for two to eight hours at a time.
• Be able to lift (and ski with) a minimum of 50 lbs daily, with help as needed.
• Must have frequent ability to lift, stand, walk, sit and maneuver in all climate conditions on the mountain at high elevation.
• Must have full dexterity of hands and fingers to feel and maneuver in cold temperatures.
• Be able to reach with hands or arms.
• Be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in all weather conditions at a high elevation.
• Must have good vision, corrected or not, including up‑close, in the distance, peripheral and depth perception, with the ability to adjust focus.

The expected pay range is $24.64/hr - $35.20/hr. Compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Employee Benefits:

• Free passes for employees and discounts on lift tickets for friends and family, plus free ski lessons.
• Additional discounts on lodging, food, gear and mountain shuttles.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• Referral program.

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 515710
Reference Date: 07/14/2026
Job Code Function: Ski Patrol