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Team Lead Ski PatrolVail Resorts • Whistler, BC, CA
Team Lead Ski Patrol

Team Lead Ski Patrol

Vail Resorts • Whistler, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

For the third consecutive year, Newsweek names Vail Resorts as one of 2025 Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Learn more here.

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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 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 Epic 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.

  • 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
  • RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus :

  • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans
  • Job Summary :

    Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Ski Patrol team is no exception to ensuring this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for promoting the safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are alert and dependable professionals focused on promoting safety with the ability to remain calm in a crisis when incidents arise.

    Job Specifications :

  • Starting Wage : $32.11 / hr - $42.76 / hr
  • Employment Type : Winter Seasonal 2025 / 2026
  • Shift Type : Full Time hours available
  • Minimum Age : At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability : No
  • Job Responsibilities :

  • Maintain up to date knowledge of and enforce all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to ensure the safety of all guests
  • Maintain the safety and operation of trails through preventative procedures such as avalanche mitigation, tree and limb removal, and end of day sweeps of the mountain to ensure all guests have exited.
  • Establish, coordinate, and execute emergency and hazard response plans such as evacuations and search and rescue protocols
  • Assist and provide care to injured guests and workers including transport via toboggan or air lift support when necessary.
  • Facilitate training, mentorship, and support of patrol members
  • Assist patrol leadership in daily operations including but not limited to organizing and assigning responsibilities, incident investigations, and hiring activities
  • Manage, oversee and assign responsibilities to volunteers
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Job Requirements :

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification required
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • 5 years of previous patrol experience required; supervisory experience preferred
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
  • Ability to use all senses
  • Ability to lift and transport 50 to 100 pounds with or without assistance
  • Ability to frequently walk / stand, sit / climb, balance, stoop / kneel, crouch / crawl, and reach throughout the course of work in all climate conditions and at high elevations
  • In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and / or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

    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.

    Requisition ID510868

    Reference Date : 08 / 19 / 2025

    Job Code Function : Patrol

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