Job 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:

As part of the Events team, you are responsible for assisting with all aspects of registration, course set-up and breakdown, timing, and course maintenance of all on-hill events, races and competitions. All Events staff are required to ski/ride at an advanced level.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $20/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Part Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities: 

• Follow and adhere to all company and departmental service standards. 
• Maintain a safe work area.
• Abide by operating procedures.
• Adapt schedule and work flow to changing business levels. 
• Work in an efficient, accurate and organized manner. 
• Monitor the operations of the activity and its components continually and notify appropriate personnel of any problems or unusual conditions. 
• Willingly perform expected amount of physical work. 
• Groomed and outfitted in the proper uniform according to department and company standards.
• Willingly perform other tasks as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Lift/push up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to use hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.) as well as manual excavation tools (shovel, pick, etc.).
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, hear, see, and carry.
• Able to walk uphill at high elevations
• Participate in repetitive motions.
• Often required to begin work early.
• Ability to be outside in potentially inclement weather for up to 8 hours

The expected pay range is $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 517744

Reference Date: 09/19/2026

Job Code Function: Activities/Recreation