Bowl Patrol

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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 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 Bowl Patrol is responsible for maintaining the on mountain outhouse and restroom facilities.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr

• Employment Type:  Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 

• Shift Type:  Full Time  hours available

• Minimum Age:  At least 18 years of age 

• Housing Availability :  No 

Job Responsibilities

• Bowl Patrollers are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the on mountain public restroom facilities as well as various auxillary buildings.
• Patrollers either ski or ride to the various facilities and maintain them for our guests and staff.
• A bowl patrollers duties will include, but are not limited to, daily cleaning of the facility, stocking supplies, shoveling snow to maintain
• entrances and pathways, minor repairs, assisting other department staff as needed.
• Bowl Patrollers have a lot of interaction with other Vail Resorts employees and the guests; therefore, they must have a positive attitude, be
• adaptable and flexible, and have a high level of communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Strong communication skills and have the ability to approach guests in an enthusiastic, courteous and helpful manner -required
• Work in inclement weather (sun, snow, cold) - required
• Level 7 Skiing/Rider - required
• Strong independent worker - required
• Able to work a varied schedule - required
• Able to lift & carry up to 30lbs - required
• Comfortable skiing with a backpack weighing 10-15 lbs - required
• Able to work weekends and holidays - required
• Commitment to end of season
• Able to communicate in English - required
• Previous cleaning experience - helpful
• In person interview - preferred

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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  515583
Reference Date: 07/14/2026 
Job Code Function: Grounds Maintenance