Lead Lift Operations

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 June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever comes first). Employee Benefits Free passes for employees, employee‑discounted lift tickets for friends and family, and free ski lessons Additional employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles 401(k) retirement plan Employee assistance program Excellent training and professional development Referral program The Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end‑to‑end experience from maze entrance to lift unloading. Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Lift Experience Team is no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Job Specifications Starting Wage: $22.00/hr – $23.92/hr Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026 Shift Type: Full Time, hours available Minimum Age: 18 years Housing Availability: No Job Responsibilities Lead daily operations of resort lifts, including scheduling staff and procedures for opening and closing lifts Assist with hiring, support, and training of operators and scanners in daily operations and safety Monitor and document lift operator performance and behavior to provide meaningful feedback and direction, providing recognition or correction action if necessary Maintain up to date knowledge of and enforce all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to ensure the safety of all guests Work closely with ski patrol, mountain safety, lift maintenance, and lift electric to assist and resolve any problems that may arise on the mountain Promote clean and organized workstations Receive and assess guest questions, comments and complaints providing timely resolutions A Team Lead Lift Operator is a flexible employee within the Lift Experience department who takes on additional training to support ticket scanning Other duties as assigned Job Requirements High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required 1–2 years of previous lift or mountain operations experience required Physically capable of assisting guests while loading lifts; may lift up to 40 lbs Fluent communication in English Ability to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and moving for entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends Applicants may redact identifying information such as age, date of birth, or education dates when submitting documentation. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr