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Job summary

Responsible for promoting the safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain. Duties include assisting injured guests and maintaining trails through closures and avalanche mitigation.

Job details

Rockies Vail Beaver Creek Breckenridge Park City Keystone Crested Butte Grand Teton Lodge Company Vail Resorts Headquarters West Heavenly Northstar Kirkwood Stevens Pass Northeast Stowe Okemo Mount Snow Hunter Attitash Wildcat Mount Sunapee Crotched Mid-Atlantic Liberty Roundtop Whitetail Jack Frost Big Boulder Midwest Wilmot Afton Alps Mt Brighton Alpine Valley Boston Mills & Brandywine Mad River Mountain Hidden Valley Snow Creek Paoli Peaks Canada Whistler Blackcomb Australia Perisher Falls Creek Hotham Ski Patrol Date: Sep 14, 2026 Location: Whistler, BC, Canada Company: Whistler Blackcomb Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 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 Job Summary To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Ski Patrol team is no exception to ensuring this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for promoting the safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are alert and dependable professionals focused on promoting safety with the ability to remain calm in a crisis when incidents arise. Job Specifications Starting Wage: $21.51/hr - $25.30/hr Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age Housing Availability: Yes Job Responsibilities Promote guest safety Assist injured guests on the mountain Maintain trails, including closures, safety materials, avalanche mitigation, and other impacts from the natural environment Other duties as assigned Job Requirements Pass resort Ski Patrol sponsored ski test Must be able to communicate fluently in English Must have excellent guest service skills Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions The expected pay range is $21.51/hr - $25.30/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 514479 Reference Date: 04/22/2026 Job Code Function: Ski Patrol

What you’ll do

Responsible for promoting the safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain. Duties include assisting injured guests and maintaining trails through closures and avalanche mitigation.

Requirements

Candidates must pass a resort-sponsored ski test and be fluent in English with excellent guest service skills. Must be at least 18 years old and capable of working in inclement high alpine weather.

Benefits

• Free passes for employees • Employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family • Free ski lessons • Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Employee Assistance Program • Training and professional development • Referral Program • Retail discounts • Wellness benefits

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Manual dexterity · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Guest Service
• Emergency Response
• Skiing
• Avalanche Mitigation
• First Aid
• Communication
• Manual Dexterity
• Crisis Management

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Security & Safety
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support