Ski Patrol: Specialist

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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

Job Summary:

At Vail Resorts, our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests.

The Specialist position is a non-management leadership role within Keystone Ski Patrol. This position falls within the Collective Bargaining Agreement. As a Specialist, you will assist Assistant Mangers and other staff with planning, coordinating, and delivering training programs, and in overseeing day-to-day operations. You will coordinate with your specific Assistant Manager to facilitate the accomplishment of team tasks. Success in this role is measured by your ability to work proactively, with a positive attitude, in a dynamic physical and mental environment that requires emotional awareness, a high degree of physical fitness, embracing change, and holding oneself and others accountable, while maintaining a continuous focus on training execution, customer service, and the safety of our employees and guests.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $24.00/hr - $35.20/hr

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:

Alignment with Vail Resorts’ mission and values

Actively participate in maintaining a culture of excellence, equality and collaboration

Participate in and support daily ski patrol operations

Maintain all skills of a Specialist Ski Patroller

Continue to perform operational ski patrol duties, to include patient assessments, running a toboggan and housekeeping the mountain with a “patroller’s eye” (signage, boo, rope lines, etc.)

Maintain a current OEC, EMT-B or higher medical certification

Support the daily operation of the ski patrol department, especially in the absence of Team Lead or Assistant Manager, and assume leadership role to ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely and satisfactory manner

Set an example for others to follow

Adherence to uniform standards (i.e., cleanliness, appropriate and correct name tags, serviceable with no tears, etc.)

Proactive, positive and enthusiastic team player

Proactive, solutions-oriented perspective

Perform other duties as assigned

Interface with and be a liaison for other departments involved with ski area operations

Support daily ski patrol operation and perform ski patrol duties as time allows

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Maintain ability to perform all duties of an Advanced Ski Patroller

Ability to lift and ski with a minimum of 50 lbs.

Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in all weather conditions in a high alpine environment  

Valid driver’s license - Required

Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills - Required

Ability to effectively work within a team – Required

Time Management & organizational skills – Required

Leadership ability – Required

Strong Decision making skills – Required

Expert skiing/riding skills - Required

Competent with Windows based programs; specifically Microsoft Office - Required

Current OEC, EMT-B or higher medical certification – Required

The expected pay range is $24.00/hr - $35.20/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  518303

Reference Date: 10/13/2026 

Job Code Function: Ski Patrol