Assistant Manager: Base Area Ops - Hourly

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 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.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job 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
  

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)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

Provide oversight and support for the Parking, Shuttle, Grounds and Security functions at Stowe Mountain Resort. Assist in hiring, training and managing staff. Assist in supporting performance, payroll, safety and operational reviews with staff.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $25.00 - $28.60 
• Employment Type: Year Round  
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
• Housing Availability: No  

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the oversight of the guest arrival, parking, security and resort uniform operations on a year round basis.
• Ensure quality results of our daily maintenance tasks, operational duties, and special projects.
• Provide exceptional guest service to internal and external customers.
• Promote a safe and positive work environment for employees.
• Work as a team to ensure 7 days a week coverage and continuity between crews.
• Responsible for ensuring that safety is paramount in all operations, including vehicle and equipment operations and overall safety of our base areas.
• Train all staff in proper vehicle and equipment operations, company policies and procedures and monitor departmental compliance in these aspects.
• Train teams to be able to confidently and safely perform their job duties.
• Ensure all vehicles, equipment, tools and work areas are clean, safe, and properly maintained.
• Work with department Senior manager to develop, prioritize, and effectively implement the departmental goals and objectives.
• Assisting the Senior Base Area Manager with managing time and labor, performance reviews and performance management for all team members in the department
• Manage a winter team consisting of up to 15 employees and a summer staff of up to 4 employees. 
• Assist with Spring Summer Fall grounds maintenance
• All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma 
• Fluent English 
• Valid Driver's License 
• Direct supervisory experience of greater than 5 people  ( 3 years preferred ) 
• Lift up to 75 lbs 
• Basic computer skills including MS Office 

Preferred:

• Light duty equipment operation ( 2 years ) 
• Outdoor winter environment experience 
• Landscaping / Irrigation / Flower / Guest service / Waste Diversion/ Plow experience 
• Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays will be required.

The expected pay range is $25.00 - $28.60. 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  516510
Reference Date: 08/05/2026 
Job Code Function: Base Area Ops