Manager: Competition Services

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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 Manager of Competition Services is responsible for developing and executing on all elements of Special Events and Competitions at Okemo as well as supporting daily set up and tear down of Ski and Snowboard School daily operations. This position will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the Competition Services Department and Mountain Operations Department, and work in partnership with various stakeholders to deliver on results that align with strategic operational and marketing goals.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $51,299.00 - $95,270.00
• 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: 

• Hires, trains, schedules and manages performance of department staff to meet the goals of this department.
• Responsible for managing department's financial performance.  Accountable for department's financial results.
• Manage capital projects to be completed in timely fashion and within budget.
• Participate in event planning. Provide coordination and operational support for marketing events and public relations requests, including National Televised Competitions/Events
• Coordinate on mountain events, including alpine racing, freestyle and big mountain events. Coordinates training activities and hill space allocations with mountain operations and ski clubs.
• Execute contracts with third parties in accordance with company legal standards 
• Manage safety and guest service expectations with all operations in department, including but not limited to; snowmobile use, venue set up and tear down, use of tools and equipment, event course safety.
• Manage execution of daily set up and tear down of Ski and Snowboard School on mountain venues

Job Requirements: 

Required:

• High school diploma
• Expert level skier
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office / MS Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of organization, attention to detail and level of professional conduct. Self-starter, ambitious and multi-tasker.

Preferred:

• College Degree
• Previous experience executing events Experience with timing racing events, timing software, and production of competition results.
• Prior resort operations experience
• Previous snowmobile operation experience
• USSA Certification

The expected pay range is $51,299.00 - $95,270.00. 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  516320
Reference Date: 07/31/2026 
Job Code Function: Competition Services