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Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary (https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=en\_US)

Job Summary:

A Ski Patrol Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Patrol Senior Manager and Assistant Manager with Patrol operations on a daily and seasonal basis. The supervisor will oversee daily patrol functions as assigned. They will manage performance for their team in the form of mid-season and end-of-season evals, discipline, promotions, and awards with support from the Assistant Manager and Senior Manager of Patrol. A supervisor can make major operational decisions and fill major operational roles as assigned or in the absence of the Assistant Manager or Senior Manager. The entire leadership team will work together to create and maintain a strong safety and learning culture within the patrol. The patrol leadership team will work together to ensure patrol operations are aligned with best practices withing Vail Resorts and the broader industry.

Job Specifications:

+ Starting Wage: $32/hr - $38/hr

+ Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026

+ Shift Type: Full Time hours available

+ Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

+ Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

+ Provide daily supervision and oversight for assigned areas or projects (have a daily leadership presence in patrol operations)

+ Serve as a fully functional skiing patroller setting the standard for safety and operational excellence

+ Provide for the safety of your team members on a daily and annual basis, report injuries with patrol management within 24hrs

+ Annual performance management for your assigned team in coordination with patrol management

+ Ensure accountability for complete and timely training compliance for your team members

+ Serve as the first point of contact for members of your assigned team

+ Provide leadership support for job departments lead by members of your team

+ Assist patrol management as needed, provide leadership in any and all aspects of ski patrol and snow safety

+ Assist with recruiting and hiring new patrollers

+ Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

+ Colorado EMT or higher level of medical certification with focus in emergency medicine

+ Basic computer knowledge

+ English speaking, writing and comprehension

+ 21 years of age

+ Skiing and related activities, working in outdoor winter mountain weather

+ Use of explosives, exposure to noise

+ Equipment used: skis, some power tools, snowmobile

+ Advanced level snowmobile operator

+ Expert Alpine Skiing Ability

+ Basic computer skills

Preferred:

+ Greater than 6 seasons experience in Ski Patrol

+ Leadership Experience

+ Teaching Experience

+ Advanced Computer Skills

+ Colorado Type 1 Explosives Permit

The expected pay range is $32/hr - $38/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 510860_

_Reference Date: 08/19/2025_

_Job Code Function: Ski Patrol_