About this role
<p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><b>Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!</b></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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).</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><b>Employee Benefits</b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons <br> • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles<br> • 401(k) Retirement Plan <br> • Employee Assistance Program<br> • Excellent training and professional development<br> • Referral Program</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">To Learn More, please review the <a href="https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=en_US" target="_blank">Benefits Eligibility Summary</a></span></p> <p> </p> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong><span>Job Summary:</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>The Mountain Safety Lead will work to uphold the highest levels of guest safety on the mountain as well as promote the Skier Responsibility Code and Vail Resorts’ safety policies and procedures. This position also serves as an ambassador for guest service and resort knowledge. The Lead will be responsible for the supervision and management of a 10–15-person crew, ensuring proper coverage on the mountain and managing both guest and employee safety issues.</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span> </span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong><span>Job Specifications:</span><span> </span><span> </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $30.61/hr </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Shift Type: Full Time hours available </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Housing Availability: Yes </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span> </span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong><span>Job Responsibilities:</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Observing and maintaining the highest levels of guest safety while skiing/boarding and standing at mountain locations, on varied terrain, at high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Enforcing the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort policies with guests and employees including instructing guests and employees on appropriate behavior and revocation of lift tickets or passes.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Answering guest questions regarding terrain, directions, and other resort/town information in a professional and friendly manner.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Placing and monitoring signage and baffles in slow ski zones.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Checking trails for safety hazards, placing ropes, and packing or shoveling snow.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Lifting equipment which may include baffles, signage, padding, and/or toboggans.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Assisting guests to their feet and/or to descend the mountain.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Ensure violator cards are retrieved each day and does a daily internal audit to ensure proper completion.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Responsible for motivating, training, managing, and supporting team members.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Manages their area of the mountain, elevates issues to Team Lead and/or Management, and facilitates morning organization of areas of responsibility, lunches, set up, and breakdown.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Meets, supports, and encourages Mountain Safety Contact expectations personally and for the team.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Serves as a bridge of communication between staff and the leadership/Management team.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span> </span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong><span>Job Requirements: </span><span> </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>High School or Equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Previous leadership and/or supervisory experience</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Previous guest service experience</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Proficient in Microsoft Office</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written)</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Must have excellent guest service skills</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Must have excellent communication skills</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Must work well in a team</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Must be available to work holidays and weekends</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Must pass on-mountain ski/ride test (equivalent to PSIA Level 7 Minimum)</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span> </span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span><strong>Preferred</strong>:</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Ski/Snowboard testing to PSIA Level 8</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>Knowledge of local area/resort</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span>College level degree</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The expected pay range is $23.00/hr - $30.61/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><em>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.</em></span></p> <p align="right"> </p> <p align="right"><span style="font-size:10.0px"><em>Requisition ID 515653</em><br> <em>Reference Date: 07/14/2026 <br> <em>Job Code Function: Mountain Safety</em></em></span> <span style="font-size:10.0px"><em><em> </em></em></span></p>