Assistant Manager Ski Patrol

Vail Resorts • West Dover, VT • 21h 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 Epic 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.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job 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

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)

Free ski passes for dependents

Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager of Ski Patrol supports the Patrol Team and Patrol Manager in all functions. With an emphasis on safety, this includes staffing, training, planning, scheduling, day-to-day operations, interdepartmental relations, and guest service. The Assistant Manager of Ski Patrol is responsible for implementing programs toward the safety of our guests and employees, supervising medical aid, snow safety, rope rescue, lift evacuation and accident investigation. The job requires strong leadership qualities, and creative problem-solving.

Job Specifications:

Starting Salary: $58,000-$62,000

Employment Type: Year-Round

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

To support the development, coaching and best practices of a high performing ski patrol tea

To help align the patrol leadership team and line patrol with Vail Resorts goals, values and core competencies

Be a leader in the effort to improve safety within Ski Patrol and the resort as a whole with the goal of reducing/eliminating worker and guest injury

Support and provide oversight for Patrol Leads in their daily and seasonal operational duties.

Support and conduct performance management for Leads and staff

Facilitate training and support team members in compliance with Vail Resorts standards and Mount Snow Ski Patrol protocols

Ensures accountability to organizational policies and the highest possible work standards.

Support budget planning and help track performance to expectations

Create a positive work culture that commits to providing an Experience of a Lifetime for each and every employee and guest

Support operational excellence through continuous communication within Patrol department and Mountain Operations

Supports departmental training programs

Coordinates with Patrol Manager and Health and Safety dept to lead a specialized team of accident investigators

Be a leader in the Slope Safety program and support the best practices in regard to marking and padding

Support and maintain efficient and timely scheduling within Patrol and intra-departmentally

Supports Patrol Leadership staff with candidate/apprentice programs

Support and conduct a mentorship program

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

OEC certification

5 years patrol experience

3 years' experience in a leadership role preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and VR applications (Gensuite, Coupa, Concur, etc)

Must work weekends and holidays as required

Strong communication skills

Strong financial management, leadership and team building skills, expert skiing/riding ability, must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (winter/summer)

Positive, solutions-oriented leadership practices

Industrial climbing experience preferred

The expected pay range is $52,000 - $73,895.79. 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 512488

Reference Date: 11/15/2025

Job Code Function: Ski Patrol

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