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:

Supports with the daily management of ski resort operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, and exceptional guest experience across both the base area and mountain environment. This leadership role assists in supervising operational teams, coordinating day-to-day activities, maintaining safety/service standards, and supporting the execution of resort objectives.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $55,048.00 /yr - $75,928.00 /yr
Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and support Lift Experience Team and Rental/Retail leadership teams.
• Develop employees through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and guest service excellence.
• Identify and develop future leaders within the department.

Operations Management

• Oversee daily and seasonal Mountain Operations.
• Maintain compliance with company, OSHA, ANSI, and industry standards.
• Lead seasonal staffing, training, and operational readiness efforts.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Volunteer Ski Patrol, Ski & Ride School, Snowmaking, Grooming, Lift Maintenance, Terrain Park, Building Maintenance, Guest Services, Food & Beverage, and Sr. Resort Leadership.
• Support resort-wide initiatives focused on safety, guest experience, and operational excellence.
• Assist with special events, peak-period operations, and emergency response coordination.

Financial Management

• Manage labor and operating expenses within budget expectations.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and labor planning.
• Utilize performance metrics and KPIs to improve effectiveness.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in lift operations, mountain operations, or related field.
• Strong leadership, organizational, decision-making, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively across departments and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and peak operating periods.

The expected pay range is $55,048.00 /yr - $75,928.00 /yr. 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 518506
Reference Date: 10/24/2026
Job Code Function: Leadership - Mtn Ops