Assistant Manager: Activities/Recreation - Salary

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 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).

Employee Benefits

•    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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager, Winter Activities will support the daily operation of the resort's winter activities program (including tubing and other activity areas). This role is responsible for operational direction across the team — staffing, facility readiness, equipment maintenance, opening and closing procedures, and guest experience — while directly monitoring safety and quality across all activity areas.

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $52,000.00 - $64,064.00
• Employment Type:  Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 
• Shift Type:  Full Time  hours available 
• Minimum Age:  At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability:  Yes 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the resort handbook and best practices
• Support activities in daily operations across all activity areas, including ticket redemption
• Responsible for guest and employee safety including compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures, daily operational logs, and emergency response
• Actively foresee, plan for, and mitigate hazards or risks across all activity areas
• Lead training assessments, check-off forms, and provide daily coaching and guidance to Team Leads and Activities employees
• Safe use of company vehicles
• Ensure compliance with daily, monthly, and annual inspection logs across all areas
• Assist in monitoring and controlling daily payroll, budget, and scheduling
• Maintain a positive and friendly attitude and demeanor in all internal and external guest interactions
• Performance management for a team of 20+ (including Team Leads) to meet guest service, employee engagement, safety, and financial goals
• Manage activity inventory and liaise with other departments to promote a seamless customer experience
• Complete performance appraisals and end-of-season forms; approve performance appraisals, disciplinary documentation, and other HR activity
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• At least 2 years of Guest Service Experience
• Minimum 2 years previous leadership experience in a dynamic operational setting
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors for up to 10 hours in various weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry 100lbs
• Excellent guest service
• Must be able to read, write, speak, comprehend, and understand English fluently
• Ability to work the entire length of the season
• Satisfactory motor vehicle check and a valid driver's license

The expected pay range is $52,000.00 - $64,064.00. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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 ID  518013
Reference Date: 09/30/2026 
Job Code Function: Activities/Recreation