Assistant Manager: Ski Patrol

Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more.

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).

• 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

The Assistant Manager for Ski Patrol is a managerial position tasked with being responsible for leading multiple patrollers for the day-to-day operations on the mountain. This role will oversee the daily patrol functions and help coordinate with Senior Leaders to facilitate daily projects. Drive a strong safety and guest service culture within Patrol. Participate in daily operations as an advanced patroller, search and rescue or specialty area as needed.

This position must be committed to providing the highest standard of service and a willingness to support all operations. The role will be committed to leadership development and operational continuity. This job requires strong leadership qualities, enthusiasm and passion for driving culture and innovative capabilities that maintain Vail Resorts.

• Starting Wage: $27.00/hr - $35.20/hr
• Employment Type:
  
  Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type:
  Full Timehours available
• Minimum Age:
  At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:
  No

• Leads first and foremost with the Vail Leadership Competencies and Values, using the behavioral anchors as a guidance on leadership style
• Values:
  Serve Others, D Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe, Have Fun
• Supportive and persuasive of change;
  Guides others towards successful adoption of change and clarifies the reasons, proactively helping others deal with the effects in a positive manner that builds the team
• Drive a positive patrol culture by holding patrollers accountable to performance and behavioral standards of the Company
• Positively support the combined patrol culture by supporting new procedures that work towards this goal
• Work constructively to bring solutions to the leadership table while vocally supporting agreed upon new changes with the patrol teams
• Recognize and reward employees for the positive behaviors and operational excellence
• Values based on their relative contribution to the team and overall organization
• Actively support behaviors that show respect for others on the team, and take necessary actions to correct any behaviors that do not show respect for the team

• Coordinate patrollers across the entire mountain in daily patrol operations, under the advisement of the senior leadership team;
• Hold employees accountable to the Employee Manual and Patrol Manual
• Hold patrollers accountable to the work assigned and to the positive behaviors that reinforce one patrol team and the company culture. This role will be required to deliver positive and constructive…