Activities Attendant

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 passes, 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.

• Free passes for employees and discounted lift tickets for friends and family, plus 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

As a Mountain Activities Attendant, you will provide Epic guest service while guiding guests through alpine adventures such as Mountain Coasters, Snow Tubing, Lift Operations, Surface Lift Operations, and Ticket Scanning. You will interact with guests and fellow employees from around the world and engage in a variety of guest service outlets and activities.

• Starting Wage: $20/hr
• Employment Type:
  
  Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type:
  Full Time and Part Time hours available
• Minimum Age:
  At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:
  Yes

• Have Fun! Create experiences of a lifetime for guests, employees, and yourself.
• Be Safe:
  Provide a safe experience and assist youngest guests as they navigate adventures.
• Serve Others:
  Operate activities such as Mountain Coaster, Alpine Slide, Adventure Zone, Trampolines, Zip Lines, Ropes Courses, and others; answer questions and help guests navigate experiences.
• Do Right:
  Engage with guests, receive feedback and special requests, provide on-spot resolutions, and verify tickets.
• Drive Value:
  Advocate for Vail Resorts and high-quality service.
• Do Good:
  Help keep the mountain clean and welcoming.
• Be Inclusive:
  Interact with guests of varying experience levels and backgrounds.
• Stay Flexible:
  Perform a range of tasks around the mountain; each day offers new adventure.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions for long periods.
• Sturdy: able to stand for long periods.
• Nimble: able to twist, turn, pull, push, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Friendly: able to converse clearly with guests of various backgrounds, abilities, and ages.
• Background check required.
• Reliable: able to work unsupervised occasionally; must have reliable transportation and arrive on time.

A Mountain Activities Attendant is a flexible employee who often works across multiple departments and various roles to support the one resort mentality. Possible areas of work include:

• Mountain Activities
• Retail Rental Operations
• Food and Beverage Support
• Ticket sales or scanning
• Lift Operations
• Base Area Operations

The expected pay range is $20/hr compensation decisions are based on factors such as experience and performance.

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.