Ticket Checker

Ticket Checker

Location:

Breckenridge, CO, US

Shift Type:
Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Job Summary:

As a Ticket Checker, you will play an essential role in creating an experience of a lifetime for our guests on the Lift Experience Team. The Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end‑to‑end experience from maze entrance to lift unloading. As a Ticket Checker, you will primarily work in the lift mazes by greeting guests by name and validating their access every time.

You will play a unique role at our resorts by providing a fun, welcoming atmosphere for our guests while ensuring our products’ integrity.

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr
• Employment Type:
  
  Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type:
  Full Time and Part Time hours available
• Working hours:
  
  8-10 hours per day
• Weekends and holidays as needed
• Skill Level: Entry Level
• Minimum age: 14 years
• Housing availability:
  Yes

• Ski/Mountain Perks:
  Free passes for employees, discounted lift tickets for friends and family, 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

• Deliver premium guest service for information and assistance with a smile
• Validate tickets to ensure guests have valid products before loading lifts
• Work cooperatively with Lift Operators and other teams to manage lift lines safely and efficiently
• Maintain and secure departmental equipment: scan devices, radios, etc.
• Escalate safety or product issues to leadership as they arise
• Other duties as assigned

• Fluent spoken and written English
• Ability to work outdoors in all inclement weather, standing and moving entire shift on slippery or uneven surfaces; may need to provide own gear
• Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Capacity to handle high guest volumes professionally
• Adherence to all safety standards and procedures (BeSafe is our number one value)
• Flexible to receive additional cross‑department training (Lift Operations, Mountain Activities, Retail Rental operations, Food and Beverage support, Ticket sales, Base Area Operation)

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr.

Applicants may redact any identifying age or birth date information from their application or documentation.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired for 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

Reference Date: 07/14/2026

Job Code Function:
Scanning

Nearest Major Market:
Denver

Job Segment:
Entry Level