Advanced Ski Patrol

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 ProgramTo Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary (https://vailresorts.service-now.com/hrportal?id=knowledge&sysid=4a491bcbdb8b6b0091bb929adb9619fe)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 the safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are on alert and dependable professionals focused on prevention with the ability to remain calm in a crisis when incidents arise.Job Specifications:

Expected Pay Range: $23.00 - $27.94 / hour

Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time

Required Certification Level: EMT

Required Ski Level – Expert

Expert Ski Level required

Other Specifics: Patrol members operate a variety of tasks in all terrain and all weather conditions. Due to the nature of this position candidates must be able to pass an expert level ski patrol test upon hire;

Other job specifications for Resort:

Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Must complete a four week Pass/Fail ski patrol training program if required

Job Responsibilities:

Supervise and promote guest safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions

Assist injured/ill guests on the mountain

Transporting injured guests off the mountain

Maintain trails, including hazard identification and setting up closures, safety materials, and other impacts from the resort environment

Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need

Performing closing procedures at the end of the day to ensure that all guests are safely off the mountain

Enforcement of the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort Policies

Chairlift and guest evacuation

Operating snowmobiles to various areas of the mountain, as needed

Other duties as assigned

Other Responsibilities Specific to Resort:

Avalanche mitigation including safely transporting and placing explosives on the mountain to stabilize snow pack on skis.

Demonstrate a high level of understanding for companion and organized avalanche rescue.

Familiarity with our chair evacuation program.

Ability to contribute as a trainer to less experienced staff in a variety of disciplines.

Contributes to a positive culture of our department and resort.

Job Requirements:

3-5 years of previous patrol experience preferred

Pass resort Ski Patrol sponsored ski test, capable of skiing all types of terrain under all weather conditions.

Must be able to communicate fluently in English

Must be at least 18 years old

Must have excellent guest service skills

Must work well in a team environment

Must be able to work in inclement weather in a mountain environment

The expected pay range is $23.00 - $27.94. 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 504153Reference Date: 08/09/2024Job Code Function: