Assistant Manager: Lift Operations

Vail Resorts • Mercersburg, PA • 2h ago

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 (https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=en_US)

Job Summary:?

Mountain Operations is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic leader to join our highly successful Lift Experience Team. We're looking for someone who can inspire the team to perform at their best while managing a safe, engaging, and adaptable work environment

The Lift Experience Assistant Manager is a dynamic position that requires strong organizational,technical, training and people skills. The ideal candidate will be able to make timely, informed decisions in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment. This position works closely with the Lift Experience Manager and Assistant Manager, as well as 2 Lift Experience Supervisors and their teams, to ensure consistently high standard of service for both external guests and internal employees. You will also collaborate with the Lift Experience team at Attitash Mountian.

Key responsibilities include daily oversight of the Lift Operations Team, ensuring appearance, performance, safety and guest service standards are maintained to the highest level expected. A positive attitude and professional demeanor are essential to help cultivate a supportive and motived work environment. A successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team member across departments and at all levels of management.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $25.00/hr -$29.55/hr

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:?

Oversight of Lift Operations Supervisor's performance and effectiveness.

Ensuring Lift Operations Supervisors and front-line staff have everything they need to be successful in their position.

Work closely with Management and Resort Leadership in planning of seasonal ramp-up/ramp-down, and seasonal operation plans.

Partner with Management and Resort leadership in establishing policy/procedures in areas of appearance, performance, safety and guest service.

Ensure daily operations meet requirements and are in compliance with associated regulatory agencies; CPTSB, OSHA, ANSI, USFS.

Ensure policies and procedures, as well as pertinent company/resort/mountain information is being communicated in effective and timely manner.

Facilitating opportunities for individuals with high leadership potential. Actively searching for that potential in all staff.

Ensuring all staff are held accountable for adhering to policies/standards of the resort/department, and being involved in Coaching/Disciplinary actions when necessary.

Daily/Weekly oversight of expense budget and labor budget adherence based on business levels.

Work closely with Management and resort Leadership in preparing operational budgets for both Winter and Summer.

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

High School Education

3+ years lift operations experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs

Excellent Written and Communication Skills

Prior Supervisory experience

Advanced Skiing/Riding Ability

Bachelors or Other Secondary Education

Knowledgeable of Company System and Process

Familiarity with Payroll, Purchasing, Scheduling Application, Social Media Channels

Experience in a KPI driven environment with desire to test and learn

The role you are being hired into requires further background check clearances by the State of Pennsylvania, which will need to be completed before you can begin work. For more information on the clearances,Click here

The expected pay range is $25.00/hr -$29.55/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 512454

Reference Date: 11/06/2025

Job Code Function: Lift Operations

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