Ticket Checker

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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 rediscovering) 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 passes 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 and employee-discounted lift tickets for friends and family, plus free ski lessons
• More discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

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. 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

Weekends and Holidays as needed

Skill Level: Entry Level

Minimum Age:
At least 14 years of age

Housing Availability:
Yes

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

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and moving for entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces; may need to provide some of their own gear
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Must be able to handle high guest volumes in a professional manner
• Adhere to safety standards and procedures;
  BeSafe is our number one value
• A Ticket Checker team member may train to work across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one-resort mentality, including Lift Operations (18+), Mountain Activities, Retail Rental operations, Food and Beverage Support, Ticket sales, Base Area Operation

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr this is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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.

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