Ticket Checker

Vail Resorts; Mercersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes

Discounted lift tickets for friends &

Free ski lessons

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring for Winter Seasonal 2026/27 as a Ticket Checker on the Lift Experience Team. You will greet guests by name, validate access, and help provide a smooth end-to-end lift experience.

Starting wage is $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr, with weekend and holiday shifts, and housing available. You may cross-train across multiple departments to support the one resort mentality and deliver exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather and stand/move for the full shift.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to handle high guest volumes in a professional manner.
• Must adhere to safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver premium guest service by providing information and assistance with a smile.
• Validate tickets to ensure guests have their own valid product before loading lifts.
• Work with Lift Operators and other teams to keep lift lines safe and efficient.
• Maintain and secure departmental equipment such as scan devices and radios.
• Escalate safety or product issues to leadership as they arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

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

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 - $23.00/hr

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Weekends and Holidays as needed

Skill Level: Entry Level

Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age

Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

Deliver premium guest service by providing information and assistance with a smile

Validate tickets to ensure our guests have their own valid product before loading our lifts

Work cooperatively with Lift Operators and other teams to ensure lift lines are safely managed and lifts are loaded efficiently

Maintain and secure departmental equipment - scan devices, radios, etc.

Escalate issues to leadership as they arise, from safety to products

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Must be able to communicate fluently in English

Must be able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and moving for entire

shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces. May need to provide some of their own gear

Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed

Must be able to handle high guest volumes in a professional manner

Must adhere to safety standards and procedures. Be Safe is our number one value!

A Ticket Checker team member is a flexible employee who often takes on additional training to work across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one resort mentality which could include one of the following:

Lift Operations (18 or older)

Mountain Activities

Retail Rental operations

Food and Beverage Support

Ticket sales

Base Area Operation

The expected pay range is$20.00/hr - $23.00/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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