Ticket Checker

Vail Resorts; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes

Discounted lift tickets for friends &/

Free ski lessons

401(k)

Training and development

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Breckenridge, CO, is seeking a Ticket Checker on the Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 Lift Experience Team. You will greet guests by name, validate access, and help create a seamless guest experience from maze entrance to lift unloading.

The role focuses on friendly service, ticket validation, and safe, efficient lift queue management, with 8–10 hour shifts, weekends/holidays, and entry-level requirements. Housing may be available.

Qualifications

• Fluent English (spoken and written) required.
• Ability to interact with guests and provide assistance.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather; stand and move entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Deliver premium guest service with a smile.
• Validate tickets before loading lifts and ensure product validity.
• Coordinate with Lift Operators and teams to manage lift lines safely.
• Maintain and secure equipment (scan devices, radios).
• Escalate safety or product issues to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Guest service

Teamwork

Job description

Ticket Checker

Location: Breckenridge, CO, US

Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Job Summary: As a Ticket Checker, you will play an essential role in creating an experience of a lifetime for our guests on the Lift Experience Team. The Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end‑to‑end experience from maze entrance to lift unloading. As a Ticket Checker, you will primarily work in the lift mazes by greeting guests by name and validating their access every time. You will play a unique role at our resorts by providing a fun, welcoming atmosphere for our guests while ensuring our products’ integrity.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available
• Working hours: 8-10 hours per day
• Weekends and holidays as needed
• Skill Level: Entry Level
• Minimum age: 14 years
• Housing availability: Yes

Employee Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks: Free passes for employees, discounted lift tickets for friends and family, 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

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver premium guest service for information and assistance with a smile
• Validate tickets to ensure guests have valid products before loading lifts
• Work cooperatively with Lift Operators and other teams to manage lift lines safely and efficiently
• Maintain and secure departmental equipment: scan devices, radios, etc.
• Escalate safety or product issues to leadership as they arise
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Fluent spoken and written English
• Ability to work outdoors in all inclement weather, standing and moving entire shift on slippery or uneven surfaces; may need to provide own gear
• Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Capacity to handle high guest volumes professionally
• Adherence to all safety standards and procedures (BeSafe is our number one value)
• Flexible to receive additional cross‑department training (Lift Operations, Mountain Activities, Retail Rental operations, Food and Beverage support, Ticket sales, Base Area Operation)

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr.

Applicants may redact any identifying age or birth date information from their application or documentation.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired for 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 515663

Reference Date: 07/14/2026

Job Code Function: Scanning

Nearest Major Market: Denver

Job Segment: Entry Level