Assistant Manager: Ski Patrol - Hourly

Job Description

Job Description

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 essential function of this job is to provide administrative support to the Senior Manager of Ski Patrol, Assistant Managers, Avalanche Forecasters, and Patrollers. General clerical duties include purchasing and tracking of supplies, filing, word processing, data entry and record maintenance/retention. The position will assist with scheduling, completion of onboarding and offboarding, and budgeting. This position will oversee Mountain Dispatch operations and help with daily Mountain Operations as needed.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $27.00 - $35.20 
• 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: 

• Ensure all administrative needs of the Patrol department are met such as ordering, data entry, reporting, filing and staff communications.
  
• Manage employee onboarding processes, including orientation, paperwork, and training.
  
• Manage payroll and timekeeping entry and auditing ensuring timely corrections for discrepancies, and escalating concerns as necessary to management.
  
• Support Training Supervisor with reporting, tracking, and scheduling.
  
• Assist employees with questions regarding HR related issues maintaining confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
  
• Assist with patrol budget preparation and tracking.
  
• Act as proxy for Senior Manager on company systems.
  
• Assist with documentation of avalanche control, training, and personnel records
  
• Oversight of Mountain Dispatch operations and daily mountain operations as needed
  
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 seasons in Mountain Operations or equivalent experience
• Preferred to have supervisory experience within Mountain Operations
• WFR/EMT certification or the ability to obtain
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft applications
• Ability to speak, read and communicate in English
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Minimum 1 year of administrative work

The expected pay range is $27.00 - $35.20. 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  516357
Reference Date: 08/01/2026 
Job Code Function: Ski Patrol