Intermediate Ski Patrol

 

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

 

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

 

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $26.03/hr 

• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026  

• Shift Type: Part Time hours available 

• Required Certification Level: EMT  

• 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
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays
  • Must complete a four-week Pass/Fail ski patrol training program 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

• 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 

• Maintain trails, including hazard identification and setting up closures, safety materials, and other impacts from the resort environment  

• Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need 

• 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  

• Operating snowmobiles to various areas of the mountain, as needed  

• Other duties as assigned  

• Other Responsibilities:  

• • Ability to participate in Avalanche Mitigation and Lift evacuation.

  • Demonstrate basic avalanche rescue skills.

  • Ability to transport injured guests on both on and off-piste terrain in toboggan, both skiing in handles and using tail-rope. 

 

Job Requirements: 

• Previous patrol experience required  

• Pass resort Ski Patrol sponsored ski test, capable of skiing all types of terrain under all weather conditions.