Lift Operations Team Lead: Safe, Smooth Mountain Lifts

Lead Lift Operations

Breckenridge, CO, US

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 Lift Operations Team Lead, you will be responsible for the safe operation of resort lifts, oversee employees in the Lift Experience Team, and act as a courteous and efficient guest service champion with proven leadership ability.

• Ski/Mountain Perks: free passes for employees, discounted lift tickets for friends and family, and free ski lessons
• Additional employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr – $23.92/hr
• Employment Type:
  
  Summer Seasonal 2026
• Shift Type:
  Full Time – hours available
• Minimum Age:
  At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:
  Yes

• Lead daily operations of resort lifts, including scheduling staff and procedures for opening and closing lifts
• Assist with hiring, support, and training of operators and scanners in daily operations and safety; monitor and document lift operator performance and behavior to provide meaningful feedback and direction, including recognition or correction action as necessary
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of and enforce all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to ensure guest safety
• Collaborate with ski patrol, mountain safety, lift maintenance, and lift electric to assist and resolve any problems that may arise on the mountain
• Promote clean and organized workstations
• Receive and assess guest questions, comments, and complaints, providing timely resolutions
• Act as a Team Lead Lift Operator, taking additional training to support ticket scanning as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• 1–2 years of previous lift or mountain operations experience required
• Physically capable of assisting guests while loading lifts; may lift up to 40 lbs
• Fluently communicate in English
• Work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and moving for entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends

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: 05/23/2026

Job Code Function:
Lift Operations