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:  

This position is responsible for improving the productivity of the Lift Operations team, as well as the effective development, coordination and presentation of training and development programs. The trainer assesses departmental developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for employees. This position actively searches, creatively designs and implements effective methods to educate, enhance performance and recognize performance.  Helps to ensure that the department is complying with all best practice, ANSI and company policies

 

Job Specifications: 

Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $23.48/hr  Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026  Shift Type: Full Time hours available  Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age Housing Availability: Yes

 

Job Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and monitor training programs for lift operations. Supervise technical training for staff. Conduct orientation/training sessions. Create training materials. Develop multimedia visual aids and presentations. Create testing and evaluation processes. Evaluate training needs of the department Provide the department with classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, and workshops. Supervise training assistants. Provide performance feedback. Conduct continuing education training both on hill and in classroom. Provide leadership development education for the frontline Operators becoming Leads. Build solid cross-functional relationships with the departments that lift operations works with most closely. Provide logistical support, course development, delivery, evaluation, process measurements, and cost management. Assist with the development of strategic plans. Assist Lift Operations Admin Asst. with hiring and onboarding needs. Assist with on hill supervisory needs as assigned.

 

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Previous Lift Operations or Lift Maintenance Experience, minimum of 3 years Supervisory Experience, minimum of 1 year Valid Driver’s License without restrictions Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) Must be able to fluently read, write and understand English Ability to ski or snowboard at a level 6 ability if necessary Able to stand for long periods of time. Able to lift 50 lbs. Previous team training experience

 

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $23.48/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  510513
Reference Date: 07/31/2025 
Job Code Function: Lift Operations