Ski Patrol

1 month ago

Truckee, United States Vail Resorts Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

 

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:

  • Expected Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.26 / hour
  • Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time (35+ hours per week)
  • Required Certification Level: OEC; EMT
  • Required Ski Level: Expert
  • Other Specifics: Patrol members operate at some of the highest elevations on the mountain on all terrains 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; snowboard only candidates may be ineligible for certain positions due to safety concerns. 

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Promote guest safety
  • Assist injured guests on the mountain
  • Maintain trails, including closures, safety materials, avalanche mitigation, and other impacts from natural environment
  • Assist in chairlift guest evacuation
  • Assist experienced route leaders in avalanche mitigation
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements:

  • Pass resort Ski Patrol sponsored ski test
  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Must have excellent guest service skills
  • Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment
  • Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment · Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions
  • Must successfully complete a background check prior to employment
  • Must be available to work holidays and weekends. All entry positions are full time, 5 days a week.

 

The expected pay range is $21.00 - $23.26. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

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  503023
Reference Date: 07/18/2024 
Job Code Function: Ski Patrol  

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