Specialist Spa Therapist

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:

Responsible for providing spa guests with safe and effective therapy services while consistently exceeding guest expectations. Therapies may include massage, facials, waxing treatments, etc. Educates guests about product use and recommends products. Keeps work areas clean and treatment rooms organized. Must possess current licenses and certificates as required by state law. Receives commission or pay-for-services, which typically represent the majority of compensation for this position.

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $28.60/hr 

• Employment Type: Year Round (10-month) 

• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 

• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsiblilites:

• Have complete knowledge of all Spa Services, Packages, Promotions, and retail products presently offered by the spa.
• Maintains professional relationships with spa clientele.
• Educate guest about products used and recommend products for home use
• Begin and end all treatments on time, adhering to the appointment book and guest scheduling.
• Receive products, verifying the correct products upon arrival, and unpacking products upon arrival.
• Keep work areas clean and treatment rooms organized according to standards.
• Have knowledge of and suggest to guest other beneficial treatments offered in spa.
• Complete client product cards after each body treatment.
• Understand and use universal precautions and sanitary procedures.
• Maintain storage areas to ensure cleanliness, freshness, and organization.
• Frequent checks of equipment and facility to ensure safety and prevent loss of equipment.
• Attend departmental meetings as scheduled by spa management and/or resort management.
• Be familiar with all resort services/ features and local attractions to respond to guest inquiries.
• Complies with all Resort policies, procedures and standards of operation.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Graduate from a school with a minimum of 500 hours.
• 1-3 years of Spa/Salon work experience preferred in an upscale hotel/resort
• CPR Certification and a valid CO state license
• Word, Excel, Outlook preferred.
• English
• Ability to effectively present detailed information both verbally and in written form to guests and employees throughout the organization.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $28.60/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  517965
Reference Date: 09/24/2026 
Job Code Function: Fitness/Spa